The nameDjena

Djena is a girl's name rising in France since the 2010s, close to Djenna.

Meaning

It is linked to the Arabic janna, "garden, paradise".

Origin

Arabic.

History

First found in France in the mid 1980s, Djena rose in the 2010s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Île-de-France.

Popularity of the name Djena

Djena in France

579thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (110 births)
1,760babies named Djena in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Djena was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 775 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Djena. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Djena in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 88 births a year on average, against 73 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Djena mean?

It is linked to the Arabic janna, "garden, paradise".

What is the origin of the name Djena?

Arabic.

Is Djena a girl's or a boy's name?

Djena is a girl's name.