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Alhena

♀ Girl

Pronounced al-HEE-nuh /ælˈhiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: The name of a star in the constellation Gemini, from the Arabic al-han'ah, 'the brand; the mark.' A celestial name.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial name: Alhena is a star in Gemini, from Arabic for 'the mark' (said 'al-HEE-nuh'). Bright and starry.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningThe name of a star in the constellation Gemini, from the Arabic al-han'ah, 'the brand; the mark.' A celestial name.
U.S. rank (2023)#15283 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720152023

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

As a girl's name Alhena comes from a star in Gemini, via the Arabic for 'the brand; the mark.' Starry and rare in the U.S. (said 'al-HEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, celestial, and bright.

Did you know? Alhena names a star in the constellation Gemini; the word comes from the Arabic al-han'ah, 'the brand; the mark.' A luminous, celestial pick (said 'al-HEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Alhena — star in Gemini; Arabic 'the mark'

Variations

AlhenahAlenaAlhina

Nicknames

LenaAlly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alhena mean?

Alhena is the name of a star in Gemini, from the Arabic al-han'ah, 'the brand; the mark.'

How do you pronounce Alhena?

It's said al-HEE-nuh /ælˈhiː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alhena a boy or girl name?

Alhena is a girl's name.

How popular is Alhena?

Alhena is a rare name in the U.S.

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