Jena

Jena is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 17 girls in the United States.

Jena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈjeɪnə/

About the name Jena

Jena belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jena first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #371 in 1985, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 13,217 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jena in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#371 in 1985
Peak year
1986
Babies named Jena in 2024
17
Total since 1880
13,217

Jena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#893 in 2003
Babies named Jena in 2025
3
Total since 1996
308

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jena mean?

The meaning of Jena is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jena a boy or girl name?

Jena is a girl name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jena?

Jena comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Jena?

Jena first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #371 in 1985, and 17 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jena?

Jena is pronounced /ˈjeɪnə/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.