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Arlena

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Pronounced ar-LEE-nah /ɑrˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Arlene/Charlene — variously read as 'a pledge; an oath' and a feminine of Charles ('a free man'); of uncertain older root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A pledge; an oath: Arlena is a form of Arlene. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ar-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA form of Arlene/Charlene — variously read as 'a pledge; an oath' and a feminine of Charles ('a free man'); of uncertain older root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#11045 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,830

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918832025

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

Arlena is a form of Arlene/Charlene — variously read as 'a pledge; an oath' and a feminine of Charles ('a free man'); its older root is uncertain (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ar-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Arlene. Rare, a-pledge at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Arlene is variously read as 'a pledge; an oath' and a feminine of Charles ('a free man') — Arlena is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ar-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Arlena — routes uncertain

Variations

ArleneArleenArlina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlena mean?

Arlena is a form of Arlene, variously 'a pledge; an oath' and a feminine of Charles; the older root is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Arlena?

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

Is Arlena a boy or girl name?

Arlena is a girl's name.

How popular is Arlena?

Arlena is a very rare name in the U.S.

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