Total births
253
Girls' name · since 1979
Heena
Heena has 253 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 253
- total births
- 1979–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Heena is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 253 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Heena has been recorded 253 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2007.
- 253 total births
- 1979–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
253 girls have been named Heena since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 253
- total births
- 1979–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Heena was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
22 babies were named Heena in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Heena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Heena splits its recorded history at 1993: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Heena at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Heena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2007
- Peak year (1992)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Heena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Heena's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Heena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
89 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s
2000s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 112 births (44% of all-time use).
Heena by state
Where Heena concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 4.0% |
Illinois share of Heena's total US births 4.3%
Even split
11 of 253 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Heena? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 253 babies named Heena. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 22 births.
When was Heena most popular? ▼
Heena was most popular in the 1990s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Heena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Heena are Illinois (11 births), California (10 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Heena been used? ▼
Records for Heena go back to 1979, giving 29 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Heena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Heer, Heela, Heera, Hee, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Heena's data
- Heena's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (112 total births) through the 2000s (46) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Heenas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Heena
Nearby Names Like Heena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Heena
Heer Girl
#10005 272 births
Heela Girl
#7521 149 births
Heera Girl
#10766 81 births
Hee Girl
27 births
Heeya Girl
#14831 16 births
Compare Heena side by side: Heena vs Heer Heena vs Heela Heena vs Heera
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Heena: Baby Name Since 1979 - 253 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/heena. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Heena draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.