Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Hena since 1974
Babies named Hena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Hena is a name with multicultural roots, appearing in Hebrew, Arabic, and South Asian contexts. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1974 and reached its peak popularity in 1999. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107 overall, with about 1 in 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, reflecting steady but uncommon use. While not concentrated in any particular state, the name carries a cross-cultural appeal that may attract families seeking a short, melodious name with diverse meanings.
Hena may derive from the Hebrew name Channah (Hannah), meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It also appears as a variant of the Arabic name Heena, referring to the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis), used for body art and dye. In Sanskrit contexts, it can be a short form of names like Henal. The name gained modest use in the United States from the 1970s, possibly influenced by immigration and cultural exchange.
“Hena” around the world
Where Hena lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Hena
Names that share Hena's style, for a brother or sister.
