What does the name Alena mean?

The name Alena means "Woman of Magdala".

What is the origin of the name Alena?

Alena is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 375 babies were named Alena in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Alena is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 375 →

All-Time Total: 15,518

Peak Year: 2015

Alena is a Slavic name derived from the Greek name Helenē, meaning "torch" or "light."

Girl names closely related to Alena

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Boy names closely related to Alena

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Names with similar meaning to Alena

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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