Jeena
From Hindi, meaning "to live" or "life force".
Name Census estimates that about 426 living Americans carry the first name Jeena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jeena today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeena births was 1992 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeena. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
426
~ 1 in 804,588 Americans
Peak year
1992
26 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,039
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Jeena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeena from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeena by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jeena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jeenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeena
The name Jeena is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, where it likely evolved from the word "jīvan," which means "life" or "existence." This connection suggests that the name Jeena may have been initially associated with concepts of vitality, longevity, and the celebration of life itself.
In Hindu mythology, the name Jeena bears a resemblance to the word "Jina," which refers to a spiritual conqueror or victor over the cycle of rebirth. This association could imply that the name Jeena was bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would achieve spiritual enlightenment and liberation from the perpetual cycle of reincarnation.
Historically, the name Jeena can be traced back to various ancient Indian texts, including the Vedas and the Upanishads. However, its precise origins and earliest recorded use remain obscure, lost in the mists of antiquity.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Jeena was Jeena Siromani, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and writer who lived in the 17th century. His works, including the celebrated "Jeena-Ratnākara," a treatise on Sanskrit grammar, became influential texts in the study of the ancient language.
Another notable figure from history who carried the name Jeena was Jeena Bhagavata, a 16th-century Hindu philosopher and spiritual leader. Bhagavata's teachings focused on the pursuit of self-realization and the attainment of moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
In the realm of literature, the name Jeena found a prominent place in the works of the celebrated Bengali writer and poet, Jeena Chandra Ghosh, who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ghosh's poetic compositions, imbued with themes of love, nature, and spirituality, resonated deeply with readers of his time and continue to be revered today.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jeena was Jeena Devi, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the early 20th century. Devi dedicated her life to the pursuit of women's rights and the eradication of societal injustices, earning her a place among the pioneering figures of the Indian independence movement.
Lastly, the name Jeena was also associated with Jeena Reddy, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer from the mid-20th century. Reddy's contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, earned her widespread acclaim and numerous accolades.
People
Jeena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeena as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 426 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeena going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 804,588 US residents.
Is Jeena a common name?
We classify Jeena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 446 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeena most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeena was 1992, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeena is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jeena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeena in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.