Gender: Female
Origin: German, American
Meaning: 'White shadow' or 'fair one'; 'noble' or 'well-born'
Pronunciation: JAY-nuh, /ˈdʒeɪnə/, JH IY N AH
Popularity Rank: #13,706
Derived from the name Jennifer, Jena means 'white shadow' or 'fair one'. It can also be a shortened form of Eugenia, meaning 'noble' or 'well-born'.
The name Jena is of German, American origin and means 'White shadow' or 'fair one'; 'noble' or 'well-born', White Wave, Little Bird, Paradise, Fair, White and Smooth, The God is Gracious. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Jena is commonly found in United States of America, Egypt, France, and 73 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JAY-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒeɪnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH IY N AH
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jena is recorded 3,387 times globally, ranking it as the 13,706th most common name worldwide.
Jena is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,180 occurrences, making it the 2,607th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Jena is found among 1 in every 1533 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,607 | 1 : 1,533 |
| Egypt | #7,823 | 1 : 7,750 |
| France | #6,054 | 1 : 6,722 |
| Saudi Arabia | #12,849 | 1 : 16,527 |
| Canada | #3,095 | 1 : 2,566 |
| United Kingdom | #5,623 | 1 : 4,939 |
| Italy | #10,480 | 1 : 11,825 |
| Kuwait | #4,693 | 1 : 7,640 |
| United Arab Emirates | #7,923 | 1 : 12,136 |
| India | #6,771 | 1 : 11,203 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jena from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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