Is Zena a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Zena is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #868 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Zena Girl

Popularity: #868 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationZEE-nah / /ˈziː.nə/

Greek; Arabic

Meaning

Greek: 'hospitable'; Arabic: 'zeal'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zena has roots in both Greek and Arabic cultures. In Greek, it is often associated with hospitality and welcoming nature. In Arabic contexts, it conveys a sense of enthusiasm or zeal. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, contributing to its diverse appeal.

Trend Summary

The name Zena has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Lena Nina Tina Rena Sena Mina Kena Vena

Variants

Zenaida
Zenae

International Variants

Zéna (French)
Zina (Slavic)

Famous people named Zena

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Fictional characters named Zena

Zena is a character in the animated series 'Xena: Warrior Princess', known for her strength and leadership.

Zena is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy', recognized for her magical abilities.

Sibling Suggestions

Zara Zina Zadie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zena was first seen in the United States in 1880. Zena has ranked as high as #907 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Zena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zena (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	11	30%
NY	8	22%
TX	8	22%
FL	5	14%
NC	5	14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	7
1881	6
1882	6
1883	13
1884	11
1886	8
1887	6
1888	8
1889	12
1890	8
1891	16
1892	16
1893	13
1894	14
1895	13
1896	9
1897	16
1898	18
1899	10
1900	21
1901	12
1902	11
1903	8
1904	15
1905	21
1906	19
1907	14
1908	13
1909	21
1910	21
1911	26
1912	27
1913	31
1914	35
1915	40
1916	46
1917	37
1918	53
1919	31
1920	45
1921	62
1922	43
1923	48
1924	39
1925	48
1926	41
1927	36
1928	27
1929	43
1930	27
1931	26
1932	31
1933	35
1934	24
1935	21
1936	20
1937	16
1938	16
1939	13
1940	19
1941	21
1942	35
1943	15
1944	23
1945	14
1946	12
1947	21
1948	29
1949	18
1950	21
1951	34
1952	20
1953	22
1954	23
1955	27
1956	30
1957	41
1958	26
1959	39
1960	52
1961	63
1962	70
1963	213
1964	222
1965	142
1966	104
1967	69
1968	63
1969	43
1970	51
1971	45
1972	39
1973	39
1974	32
1975	25
1976	36
1977	24
1978	28
1979	24
1980	51
1981	54
1982	58
1983	47
1984	38
1985	62
1986	44
1987	51
1988	33
1989	71
1990	63
1991	49
1992	52
1993	44
1994	71
1995	59
1996	127
1997	104
1998	88
1999	78
2000	44
2001	46
2002	45
2003	40
2004	40
2005	47
2006	33
2007	44
2008	39
2009	33
2010	41
2011	40
2012	48
2013	46
2014	56
2015	58
2016	50
2017	81
2018	74
2019	90
2020	83
2021	84
2022	90
2023	86
2024	82