Will my child share the name Jena with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jena per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jena in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jena becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jena is declining: down 1,392 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #893 in 2003.

Is Jena a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jena is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jena a popular baby name in the United States?

Jena does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5927

Jena

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Jena is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jena in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Jena

Jena is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 839 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #893 in 2003 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jena is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jena in their class.