Jena Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Jena means 'white wave' and is of English origin.
Meaning of the Name Jena
Jena is a feminine name of English origin. It is a variant of the name Jenna, which is derived from Jennifer. Jennifer is believed to have originated from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white wave'. Jena is a modern and stylish name with a touch of femininity and elegance.
Popularity of the Name Jena
The popularity for the name Jena peaked in popularity in the year 1986 with 619 births, which ranked number 697 out of 18,800 unique names for that year. Jena had the most female births in 1986 with 619, which ranked number 375 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1988 with 7, which ranked number 5,752 out of 8,492 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jena has declined sharply over the last ten years from 81 births to 25 births, a decline of -69.14%. Among females, Jena has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 81 births to 25 births, a decline of -69.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jena
- 20 Year Trend of Jena: -89.04%
- 10 Year Trend of Jena: -69.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jena: -69.14%
Popularity of Jena by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jena. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jena in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jena is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jena
- Total Births of Jena: 22 (-11.09%)
- Female Births of Jena: 22 (-11.09%)
Given the downward trend of Jena over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.09% decrease in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jena have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 22 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.09%.