Rising since 1986, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Zeena since 1922
Babies named Zeena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 202 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Zeena is a modern name that has steadily climbed in popularity in recent decades. First recorded in 1922, it remained obscure until a resurgence beginning in 1986, peaking in 2022 at rank 5,238. With approximately 1 in 66,969 newborns receiving the name in 2025, it remains an uncommon choice. The name's appeal may stem from its simple, melodic sound and resemblance to more familiar names like Zena or Xena. Its top state usage spread suggests gradual, broad adoption rather than concentrated regional popularity. Zeena's trajectory reflects a growing trend toward distinctive, vowel-ending names.
Zeena is a modern English name, likely a variant of Zina or a respelling of Xena. Zina itself may be a short form of names like Zinnia or a variant of Xenobia. Zeena has seen periodic use in the United States since the 1920s, with a notable increase in popularity in the 21st century, possibly influenced by the similar-sounding name Zena or the character Zeena from the 1936 film 'The Prisoner of Zenda'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zee
Sibling names for Zeena
Names that share Zeena's style, for a brother or sister.
