Girl · #12,237 in 2026

Zarena

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

Current Rank

#12,237

Peak Rank

#12,196 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2022

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#12196

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zarena

Zarena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 7 Zarenas were born — ranking #12,196 that year. As of 2026, Zarena ranks #12,237 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Zarenas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Zarena

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

Sirena
Zarina
Zorana
Zarin
Serena
Sarina
Serna
Sereno
Serano
Terina
Harina
Seroma

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zarena

What does the name Zarena mean?

Zarena is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zarena in 2026?

In 2026, Zarena ranks #12,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Zarena most popular?

Zarena reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #12,196 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Zarena a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zarena?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zarena include Genovia, Rossella, Jahan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zarena

Zarena is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Zarena's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #12,196. Use the chart and map above to compare Zarena'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.