Juna vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juna

Girl #3,638 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure love, pure affection"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Scandinavian Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,638
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jun, Juni

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Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#959
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Juna Rank #3,638
Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #3638 for Juna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Juna ___

  • Juna Mae
  • Juna Rose
  • Juna Claire
  • Juna Skye
  • Juna Faye
  • Juna Pearl

Zen ___

  • Zen Alexander
  • Zen River
  • Zen James
  • Zen Ocean
  • Zen Sage
  • Zen Atlas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Juna

Luna Nova Hana Sora Finn

If you choose Zen

Luna Sol Nova Sage Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juna or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Juna at #3638 in the United States.

What do Juna and Zen mean?

Juna means "pure love, pure affection" (Japanese origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Juna and Zen boy or girl names?

Juna is primarily a girl name. Zen is primarily a boy name.

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