Girl Name · Greek Origin
Zena
Zena is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Guest". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Zena often also consider Zona.
Zena meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Guest
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Zena to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zena as Z·E·N·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zena is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zena variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zenaa, Zenae, Zenay, Zen.
- Nicknames: Zena works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Zena with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Zena middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zona, Zina, Zana, Zeno, Zenia pair naturally with Zena.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Zena
What does the name Zena mean?
Zena means "Guest" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Zena?
Zena originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Zena?
Zena has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zena a boy's or girl's name?
Zena is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Zena in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zena sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zena?
Names that share Zena's sound and style include Zona, Zina, Zana, Zeno, Zenia.
What middle names pair well with Zena?
Good middle-name fits for Zena pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zena is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zena is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zena?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zena share its rhythm without rhyming — Zona, Zina, Zana all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.