Jena

Meaning of Jena

Jena is often considered a short form of Jennifer. Jennifer means "fair one" or "white wave."

Jena has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jena

After ranking as high as #901 in 2001, Jena has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jena

• Jenna Fischer
  Actress, 'The Office'
• Jenna Dewan
  Actress and dancer
• Jenna Ushkowitz
  Actress, 'Glee'
• Jenna Wolfe
  Sports and fitness journalist
• Jenna Elfman
  Actress, 'Dharma & Greg'

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Questions about the name Jena

What does the name Jena mean?

Jena means jena is often considered a short form of jennifer. jennifer means "fair one" or "white wave.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Jena a boy's or a girl's name?

Jena is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jena?

Jena did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jena most popular?

Jena peaked at #901 in 2001.