Ciena
Every Ciena since 1994 — 360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ciena
Ciena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,152 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 360 American babies have been named Ciena. Its peak came in 2007, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ciena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ciena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,152 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,439 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,408 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,822 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,266 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,427 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,627 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,008 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,548 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,302 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,585 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,154 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,466 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,293 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,363 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,763 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,173 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,270 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,421 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,896 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,550 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,186 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,351 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,401 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,255 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,872 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ciena in 2025?
Ciena ranked #11,152 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ciena?
360 babies have been named Ciena in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ciena most popular?
Ciena peaked in 2007, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Ciena a boy or girl name?
Ciena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ciena rising or falling?
Ciena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.