Hena Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swahili
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'happiness' or 'joyous' in Swahili.
Meaning of the Name Hena
Hena is a name of Swahili origin. It means 'happiness' or 'joyous'. The name Hena is commonly given to girls and is believed to bring positive energy and good luck. It is a name that symbolizes happiness and celebrates the joys of life.
Popularity of the Name Hena
The popularity for the name Hena peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 15 births, which ranked number 11,018 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Hena had the most female births in 1999 with 15, which ranked number 6,483 out of 16,946 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Hena has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 13 births, an increase of 30.00%. Among females, Hena has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 13 births, an increase of 30.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hena
- 20 Year Trend of Hena: 44.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Hena: 30.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hena: 30.00%
Popularity of Hena by State
Among females, Hena was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hena. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hena
- Total Births of Hena: 13 (2.66%)
- Female Births of Hena: 13 (2.66%)
Given the upward trend of Hena over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.66% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Hena have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.66%.