Nena
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Chamoru Spanish Term Of Endearment; Darling; Dear
- Origin
- Chamoru
Nena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,895 baby girls have been named Nena. The name peaked in 1963 with 112 US births that year (rank #1008). In 2024, ranked #10018 nationally — 9,010 places below its 1963 peak.
Top States for Nena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nena births are: California (345), Texas (287), Illinois (92).
Other Chamoru-Origin Names Like Nena
If you like Nena's Chamoru origin, consider these related names: Actassi, Adora, Agana, Amista, Anghet. Browse all Chamoru names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nena's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Nena
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Compare Nena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).