Flower; grace; or a variation of Hannah
Hena has multiple origins, most notably as a Yiddish form of Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' In some contexts, it is also associated with the Arabic word for a flower or the henna plant, symbolizing beauty and celebration. It is a simple, cross-cultural name that feels both familiar and rare.
Less common today
Hena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,637 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Pakistani-American children's author
Prominent Bangladeshi activist and educator
