Abena
2 countries#7133 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Abena was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
672 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #7133 · peaked in 2006 with 25 births
Most common in: New York, Maryland, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
173 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2005 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
173 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Abena’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5383 | — |
| 2007 | #8098 | ↓2715 |
| 2008 | #7408 | ↑690 |
| 2009 | #7679 | ↓271 |
| 2010 | #7513 | ↑166 |
| 2011 | #13347 | ↓5834 |
| 2012 | #7804 | ↑5543 |
| 2013 | #7031 | ↑773 |
| 2014 | #7302 | ↓271 |
| 2015 | #8447 | ↓1145 |
| 2016 | #9411 | ↓964 |
| 2017 | #11615 | ↓2204 |
| 2018 | #7100 | ↑4515 |
| 2019 | #8597 | ↓1497 |
| 2020 | #13453 | ↓4856 |
| 2021 | #6691 | ↑6762 |
| 2022 | #10383 | ↓3692 |
| 2023 | #8055 | ↑2328 |
| 2024 | #8443 | ↓388 |
| 2025 | #7133 | ↑1310 |
Frequently asked questions about Abena
Is Abena a popular name?
Yes — Abena currently ranks #7133 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Abena more common for boys or girls?
Abena is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Abena most popular?
Abena peaked in 2006 in United States, with 25 recorded births that year.
Is Abena rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Abena’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #6619 in 1971 to #7133 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Abena?
At least 845 babies have been recorded with the name Abena across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Abena popular in more than one country?
Yes — Abena appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Abena?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Abena include Adalin.
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