Alena

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“light, shining” — Slavic

#7492024 rank
2015peak year
15,134babies named Alena since 1880
▼ 3%5-year trend

Alena popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 201518801920196020002024

What does Alena mean?

A Slavic name, usually taken as a form of Helena, 'light, torch', or a diminutive of Magdalena. Common in the Czech Republic and adopted across Europe and America.

OriginSlavic
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern

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