Queena
A feminine name of English origin meaning "queen" or "sovereign ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 674 living Americans carry the first name Queena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Queena today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Queena births was 2016 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Queena. 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
674
~ 1 in 508,538 Americans
Peak year
2016
50 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,818
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Queena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Queena from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 240 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Queena 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 Queena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Queenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Queena
The name Queena has its origins in the English language, derived from the word "queen," which itself traces its roots back to the Old English "cwene" and the Proto-Germanic "kwoeniz." The name emerged during the Middle Ages, a time when the concept of queenship held significant importance in European societies.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Queena can be found in the 13th century, when it appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already in use among the English nobility during the Norman period.
In the 16th century, the name Queena gained further prominence due to its association with Queen Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603. Her reign, known as the Elizabethan era, was a golden age for English culture and exploration, and her name likely inspired parents to choose Queena for their daughters as a symbol of strength and leadership.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Queena. One such figure was Queena Stovall (1888-1980), an American educator and civil rights activist who dedicated her life to promoting equal educational opportunities for African Americans in the segregated South.
In the literary realm, Queena Anne Leavis (1906-1981) was a renowned English literary critic and academic who co-founded the influential journal Scrutiny with her husband, F.R. Leavis. Her contributions to the study of English literature and the formation of the modern literary canon were significant.
Another notable bearer of the name was Queena Mario (1897-1989), an American vaudeville performer and actress who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and Hollywood films during the early 20th century. Her career spanned several decades and showcased her versatility as an entertainer.
In the world of sports, Queena Stovall (born 1988) is an American professional basketball player who has represented the United States in international competitions. Her athletic achievements and dedication to her craft have made her a role model for aspiring athletes.
Lastly, Queena Lolah (born 1995) is a contemporary American singer-songwriter and recording artist whose soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Her music explores themes of self-discovery, love, and personal growth, resonating with listeners worldwide.
People
Queena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Queena as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Queena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Queena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 674 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Queena 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 508,538 US residents.
Is Queena a common name?
We classify Queena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 707 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Queena most popular?
The single biggest year for Queena was 2016, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Queena is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Queena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Queena 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.