Holding steady.
Popularity of Cena since 1883
Babies named Cena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cena's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 |
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cena first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1883, its earliest recorded year. Since then, it has never generated enough usage to achieve a national rank, and it remains exceptionally rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. The name has no peak year beyond its first appearance, and its trajectory has been essentially flat, classifying it as stable. No top states have reported significant use of Cena, suggesting it is scattered across the country without any regional concentration. While the name may invite association with the Italian word for supper or the wrestler John Cena, its etymological origins are unclear and likely modern. As a given name, it carries a simple, two-syllable sound that fits contemporary naming styles, but its extreme rarity means it is almost entirely unused. Parents considering Cena should be aware that it has no established meaning or cultural background, and choosing it would give a child a name with no traditional reference points.
The name Cena is rare and its etymology is unclear. It may derive from the Italian word 'cena' meaning 'dinner' or 'supper', or it could be a short form of names such as Cene or an altered spelling of Sina. First recorded in the United States in 1883, it has never entered widespread use and remains extremely uncommon, with no significant peak or trend.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Cena
Names that share Cena's style, for a brother or sister.
