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Alenah

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Pronounced uh-LAY-nah /əˈleɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Alena, itself a Slavic and Greek short form of Helena/Elena, 'bright; shining light; torch.' The added -h softens the finish; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft form of Alena: Alenah means 'bright, shining light' (said 'uh-LAY-nah'). Classic and luminous.

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Origin MediumGreek, Slavic

MeaningA variant of Alena, itself a Slavic and Greek short form of Helena/Elena, 'bright; shining light; torch.' The added -h softens the finish; noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#15343 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alenah is a form of Alena (from Helena/Elena), 'bright; shining light; torch.' It reads classic and luminous — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-LAY-nah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, next to the more common Alena. Rare, radiant, and classic.

Did you know? Alenah spells Alena — a Slavic and Greek form of Helena, 'bright; shining light' — the -h giving it a gentle finish, noted honestly (said 'uh-LAY-nah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Alenah — Alena/Elena variant; 'bright light'

Variations

AlenaAlennaAlina

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alenah mean?

Alenah is a form of Alena (from Helena/Elena), meaning 'bright; shining light; torch.'

How do you pronounce Alenah?

It's said uh-LAY-nah /əˈleɪ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alenah a boy or girl name?

Alenah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Alenah?

Alenah is a rare name in the U.S.