How Many People Are Named Hena?
Complete statistics for the name Hena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hena is a beautiful name with roots in multiple cultures, often associated with grace and beauty. There are only about 340 people living in the US with this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 971,981 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name, with 69% of bearers under the age of 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. It's the number of originality and ambition, driving individuals to forge their own unique path in life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 344 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hena Through the Generations
Hena didn't appear on American birth records with any consistency until relatively recently, and it's still quite uncommon with just 344 total births recorded across all available US data. The name hit its peak in 1999 with 15 births that year, and the average bearer is only about 23 years old. That youthful skew tells a clear story: 237 of the estimated 340 living bearers are under 30, while 107 fall in the 30-to-60 range, and there aren't any bearers over 60. It's essentially a one-generation name in the US so far. The trend has been stable rather than sharply rising or falling, suggesting a small but consistent pool of parents who've been drawn to it. Globally, Hena ranks #12,162 with around 81,638 living bearers worldwide, and it's most popular in India, which reflects its South Asian cultural connections. In America, this name remains very rare, but its steady presence hints that it could slowly gain more recognition in the years ahead.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hena's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Hena
How Many People Have the Name Hena?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 129 people in the United States currently share the name Hena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,569,374 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hena a Common or Rare Name?
Hena is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Hena Mean?
Hena means "Grace or beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Hena Most Popular?
The name Hena reached peak popularity in 1999, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Hena?
Approximately 129 people named Hena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 129. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,569,374 Americans.
Is Hena a rare name?
Hena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,569,374 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hena mean?
Hena means "Grace or beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Hena more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hena are male and 100% are female.
When was Hena most popular?
Hena peaked in 1999 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.