Girl · #13,316 in 2026

Chena

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

Current Rank

#13,316

Peak Rank

#4,720 (1974)

Total Babies

150

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

1992

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#4720

Peak Rank

150

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chena

Chena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 12 Chenas were born — ranking #4,720 that year. As of 2026, Chena ranks #13,316 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 150 Chenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chena

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

Chyna
Chynna
China
Cina
Chana
Channa
Chauna
Chunni
Chennai
Ceno
Chinoy
Chino

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chena

What does the name Chena mean?

Chena is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chena in 2026?

In 2026, Chena ranks #13,316 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chena most popular?

Chena reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #4,720 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Chena a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chena?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chena include Chellie, Saretta, Karletta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chena

Chena is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 150 births in the dataset. Chena's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #4,720. Use the chart and map above to compare Chena'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.