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Evelena

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Pronounced ev-uh-LEE-nah /ˌɛv.əˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A blend of Evelyn (from Aveline, 'wished-for child; desired') and Lena (from Helena, 'light'). Also read as a spelling of Evelina. Flowing and layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing blend: Evelena joins Evelyn ('wished-for') and Lena ('light') (said 'ev-uh-LEE-nah'). Soft and romantic.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA blend of Evelyn (from Aveline, 'wished-for child; desired') and Lena (from Helena, 'light'). Also read as a spelling of Evelina. Flowing and layered.
U.S. rank (2024)#10502 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,376

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418852024

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

Evelena blends Evelyn (from Aveline, 'wished-for; desired') and Lena (from Helena, 'light'), near the classic Evelina. As a layered name it has no single fixed source, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'ev-uh-LEE-nah').

It appears only rarely, next to Evelyn and Evelina. Rare, romantic, and flowing.

Did you know? Evelena braids Evelyn ('wished-for child') and Lena ('light'), reading close to Evelina — a soft, romantic name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'ev-uh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Evelena — Evelyn/Lena blend; near Evelina; layered

Variations

EvelinaEvalenaEvelyn

Nicknames

EvieLena

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If you like Evelena…

Evelina— the classic it echoes
Evelyn— half the blend
Adelina— a like flowing -lina name
Helena— the Lena/'light' root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evelena mean?

Evelena blends Evelyn ('wished-for child') and Lena ('light'), near Evelina. The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Evelena?

It's said ev-uh-LEE-nah /ˌɛv.əˈliː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Evelena a boy or girl name?

Evelena is a girl's name.

How popular is Evelena?

Evelena is a rare name in the U.S.

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