Heena
Meaninghenna · Arabic
Heena is an Indian girl name meaning “henna”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationHeena peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Heena you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
- HistoryHeena first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
US births per million girls, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Heena
Heena is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “henna”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
Other spellings of Heena
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Questions about the name Heena
What does the name Heena mean?
Heena means “henna” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Henna (“henna plant”).
What is the origin of the name Heena?
Heena is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Arabic. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Heena a boy or girl name?
Heena is a girl name.
How popular is the name Heena?
Heena is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #4,474 in 1987, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Heena?
If you like Heena, you might also like Henna and Hena. Henna is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Heena?
Heena is an Indian girl name meaning “henna”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.