Christena: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: chr-eest-ehn-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jun 30, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Mediterranean
Meaning: Christena carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Christena is a lovely Greek name meaning "follower of Christ." It is the feminine form of Christian, with strong religious associations. The name has been in use since ancient times, reflecting the deep connection between faith and identity. Over time, the use of Christena has remained relatively consistent, particularly in Christian communities where the name is cherished for its spiritual significance. The importance of Christena lies in its enduring symbol of devotion and commitment to one's beliefs.

Christena Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Christena is currently #33688 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Christena is currently #19187 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Christena is currently #13909 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Christena is currently #7977 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Christena is currently #16736 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Christena is currently #9619 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

Baby Names A-Z

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Christena
arrow-icon