Slavic · girl

Alena

A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.

Rank 2024

#749

Trend

stable

Band

rare

Styles

classic

Meaning

Light, bright, shining one

Alena is a rare girl name with Slavic roots. In 2024, 375 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #749 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans classic — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

classic

About Slavic names

Slavic names span a wide family of languages, from Polish and Czech to Russian and Ukrainian, and many are built from hopeful elements — peace, glory, love, gift. The tradition is famous for its nicknames: nearly every formal name unfolds into a string of affectionate forms, so a Nadia may also be a Nadya, Nadenka, or Nadi at home.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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