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Allena

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Pronounced ə-LEE-nah /əˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Double-l spelling of Alena/Alana — the feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'), or a Slavic form of Helen ('light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and lyrical: Allena spells Alena/Alana — 'little rock', 'harmony', or 'light'. Gentle, vintage, and warm.
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Origin MediumIrish, Slavic
MeaningDouble-l spelling of Alena/Alana — the feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'), or a Slavic form of Helen ('light'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9488 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200718882025

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

Allena is a double-l spelling of Alena/Alana — the Irish feminine of Alan, 'little rock' or 'harmony', or a Slavic form of Helen, 'light' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, vintage name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, little-rock-or-light at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Alena/Alana can mean 'little rock' or 'harmony' (Irish) — or 'light' (a Slavic Helen); Allena adds a double l to the soft, lyrical name.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Alena — routes layered

Variations

AlenaAlanaElena

Nicknames

Lena

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If you like Allena…

Alena— the standard spelling
Alana— a fellow Alan-feminine
Elena— the 'light' relative
Alaina— a companion spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allena mean?

Allena spells Alena/Alana — 'little rock'/'harmony' (Irish) or 'light' (Slavic Helen); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Allena?

It's said ə-LEE-nah /əˈli.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Allena a boy or girl name?

Allena is a girl's name.

How popular is Allena?

Allena is a rare name in the U.S.

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