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Delena

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Pronounced duh-LEE-nah /dəˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and a form of Helena ('light; a bright torch'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Light; a bright torch: Delena is a form of Helena/Magdalena. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'duh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek, American
MeaningA modern name, variously a short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and a form of Helena ('light; a bright torch'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13634 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1967
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,173

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196719022025

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

Delena is a modern name, with layered routes — variously a short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and a form of Helena ('light; a bright torch'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'duh-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and vintage-name families. Rare, light-and-a-bright-torch at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Delena is variously a short form of Magdalena and a form of Helena ('light; a bright torch') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'duh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Delena — routes layered

Variations

DelinaDalenaDelaina

Nicknames

Lena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delena mean?

Delena is variously a short form of Magdalena and a form of Helena ('light; a bright torch'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Delena?

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

Is Delena a boy or girl name?

Delena is a girl's name.

How popular is Delena?

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

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