Arlena

Arlena 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 13 girls in the United States.

Arlena at a glance

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

About the name Arlena

Arlena 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, Arlena first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #825 in 1883, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 2,822 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arlena in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#825 in 1883
Peak year
1919
Babies named Arlena in 2024
13
Total since 1880
2,822

Arlena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#4763 in 2017
Babies named Arlena in 2017
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arlena mean?

The meaning of Arlena 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 Arlena a boy or girl name?

Arlena is a girl name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arlena?

Arlena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arlena?

Arlena first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #825 in 1883, and 13 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].