Girl · #7,631 in 2026

Abena

Name: Popularity of the name Abena in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abena, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Abena as a given name, it is a girl's name of Ghanaian origin and means born on Tuesday. Day names are a cultural practice of the Akan people of Ghana. It is actually practised by all Akan people who follow traditional customs. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days.

Current Rank

#7,631

Peak Rank

#3,481 (2006)

Total Babies

682

5-Yr Trend

+3%

1971

First Year

2026

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#3481

Peak Rank

682

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abena

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Abena

Abena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 25 Abenas were born — ranking #5,381 that year. As of 2026, Abena ranks #7,631 for baby girls with 13 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 682 Abenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Abena

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abena is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Abana
Sabina
Robina
Apana
Sabena
Aboma
Urbina
Abound
Ebony
Cabana
Subpoena
Ribena

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abena

What does the name Abena mean?

How popular is Abena in 2026?

In 2026, Abena ranks #7,631 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Abena most popular?

Abena reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #3,481 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Abena most popular?

Abena has historically been most popular in Maryland, New York, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Abena.

Is Abena a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abena is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Abena?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abena include Forrestine, Christella, Alvetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abena

Abena is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 682 births in the dataset. Abena's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #3,481. Use the chart and map above to compare Abena's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.