Small bird; white wave; or God is gracious
Jena has multiple etymological paths. In Arabic, it is related to the word for a small bird. It is also frequently used as a variation of Jenna, which derives from the Welsh name Guinevere meaning 'white wave', or as a diminutive of Jennifer or Johanna.
About 23 girls were named Jena in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Jena — far less common.
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