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Halena

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Pronounced hah-LAY-nah /hɑːˈleɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, luminous classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Halena is a form of Helena, 'light; shining' (said 'hah-LAY-nah'). Soft and classic.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, luminous classic.

U.S. rank (2024)#16098 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 335

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Halena is a form of Helena ('light; shining; torch'). It reads soft and classic - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-LAY-nah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Halena respells Helena, from the Greek Helene ('light; shining; torch') - keeping the classic's radiance with a soft finish (said 'hah-LAY-nah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Halena — form of Helena 'light; shining'

Variations

HelenaHalinaHalenna

Nicknames

HallyLena

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If you like Halena…

Helena— the name it respells

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halena mean?

Halena is a form of Helena, Greek for 'light; shining; torch.'

How do you pronounce Halena?

It's said hah-LAY-nah /hɑːˈleɪ.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Halena a boy or girl name?

Halena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Halena?

Halena is extremely rare in the U.S.