Hana vs Jenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hana

Girl #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic Korean Czech Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
395
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jenna

Girl #684 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, smooth, white wave"

Origin: Cornish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#684
Total SSA Count
416
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jen, JJ

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hana Rank #708
Jenna Rank #684

Jenna is more popular, ranked #684 vs #708 for Hana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hana ___

  • Hana Rose
  • Hana Mae
  • Hana Jane
  • Hana Claire
  • Hana Lee
  • Hana Sky

Jenna ___

  • Jenna Marie
  • Jenna Lynn
  • Jenna Nicole
  • Jenna Grace
  • Jenna Lee
  • Jenna Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hana

Mika Sora Kenji Riku Mei

If you choose Jenna

Lauren Kayla Ashley Tyler Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hana or Jenna more popular?

Jenna is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Hana at #708 in the United States.

What do Hana and Jenna mean?

Hana means "flower" (Japanese origin). Jenna means "fair, smooth, white wave" (Cornish/Celtic origin).

Are Hana and Jenna boy or girl names?

Hana is primarily a girl name. Jenna is primarily a girl name.

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