Zena

Zena is a girl's name of English 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 82 girls in the United States.

Zena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zena

Zena belongs to the English & American 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, Zena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #560 in 1883, and in 2024 82 babies received the name — 5,911 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#560 in 1883
Peak year
1964
Babies named Zena in 2024
82
Total since 1880
5,911

Zena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#787 in 1998
Babies named Zena in 2025
10
Total since 1996
497

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zena mean?

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

Is Zena a boy or girl name?

Zena is a girl name. In 2024, 82 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zena?

Zena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zena?

Zena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #560 in 1883, and 82 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].