Thena

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Pronounced THEE-nah /ˈθi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom (of pre-Greek, uncertain root); also read as a coinage; we note the deity echo; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Athena: Thena. Crisp, mythic, and warm (said 'THEE-nah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA short form of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom (of pre-Greek, uncertain root); also read as a coinage; we note the deity echo; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#14774 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 274

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

Thena is a short form of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom (of pre-Greek, uncertain root); it is also read as a coinage (we note the deity echo; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, mythic name (said 'THEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form of Athena. Rare, a-short-form, and mythic.

Did you know? Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom (her name of pre-Greek, uncertain root) — Thena is a short form, crisp and mythic (we note the deity echo; the routes are layered; said 'THEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Athena — deity echo; routes layered

Variations

AthenaTheenaTina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thena mean?

Thena is a short form of Athena (the Greek goddess of wisdom, of uncertain root); also a coinage. We note the deity echo.

How do you pronounce Thena?

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

Is Thena a boy or girl name?

Thena is a girl's name.

How popular is Thena?

Thena is a very rare name in the U.S.