Alena

Alena is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 375 girls in the United States.

Alena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alena

Alena belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alena first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #596 in 2015, and in 2024 375 babies received the name — 15,613 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alena in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#596 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Alena in 2024
375
Total since 1880
15,613

Alena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#928 in 2006
Babies named Alena in 2025
25
Total since 1996
605

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alena mean?

The meaning of Alena is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alena a boy or girl name?

Alena is a girl name. In 2024, 375 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alena?

Alena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alena?

Alena first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #596 in 2015, and 375 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].