Rising since 2018, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Ciena since 1994
Babies named Ciena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ciena's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Ciena is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1994 and has been gaining popularity since 2018. In 2025 it ranked 10,917th, with 1 in every 200,908 girls receiving the name. Its peak year was 2021, reflecting the name's steady upward climb. The name's origins are unclear, but its sound aligns with contemporary naming trends favoring soft, melodic endings. Ciena remains relatively rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive choice.
Ciena first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994 and is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the telecommunications company Ciena or as a creative respelling of names like Sienna or Ciara. It has no known historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cie, Cici, Ena
Sibling names for Ciena
Names that share Ciena's style, for a brother or sister.
