Zena is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Zena means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Zena across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Zena has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Zena is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “guest, stranger; of Zeus”. A short form related to Xenia and Zenobia.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 5,986 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 487 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 8 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 20 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Zena per year, United States (1880 to 2025). United States peaked in 1964 (222/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1998 (29/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1986 (5/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1984 (4/yr).
Zena is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1964, when it ranked #1,191 nationally (given to 222 babies that year).
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