Morena

Morena is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “brown, brown-haired.” In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Morena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Italian
Meaning
“brown, brown-haired”

About the name Morena

Morena belongs to the Spanish and Italian tradition. Its meaning — “brown, brown-haired” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Morena first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5398 in 1959, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 287 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Morena in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#5398 in 1959
Peak year
1997
Babies named Morena in 2024
5
Total since 1880
287

Morena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Best rank
#3541 in 2019
Babies named Morena in 2021
3
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Morena mean?

Morena means “brown, brown-haired” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Morena a boy or girl name?

Morena is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Morena?

Morena comes from the Spanish and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Morena?

Morena first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #5398 in 1959, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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