Jena

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Pronounced JEE-nah /ˈdʒi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Jenna/Gina — variously a pet of Jennifer ('fair; white; smooth') and of Regina/Eugenia, also linked to John ('God is gracious'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fair; God is gracious: Jena spells Jenna/Gina. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'JEE-nah').

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningA spelling of Jenna/Gina — variously a pet of Jennifer ('fair; white; smooth') and of Regina/Eugenia, also linked to John ('God is gracious'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6749 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 13,217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jena is a spelling of Jenna/Gina — variously a pet of Jennifer, 'fair; white; smooth', and of Regina/Eugenia, also linked to John, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (also a German city; said 'JEE-nah'; nickname Jen).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, fair-and-God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jenna pets Jennifer, 'fair; white; smooth', and Gina pets Regina/Eugenia — Jena spells both, also linked to John ('God is gracious') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Jenna — routes layered

Variations

JennaGinaJenah

Nicknames

Jen

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If you like Jena…

Jenna— the standard spelling

Gina— a kin form

Jenny— a sound-neighbor Jen- girls' name

Gianna— another Gi-/Je- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jena mean?

Jena spells Jenna/Gina — variously 'fair' and 'God is gracious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jena?

It's said JEE-nah /ˈdʒi.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jena a boy or girl name?

Jena is a girl's name.

How popular is Jena?

Jena is a rare name in the U.S.