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Jalena

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Pronounced jah-LEE-nah /dʒɑˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a Slavic form of Jelena/Helena ('a shining light') and a Ja- + Lena blend; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A shining light: Jalena is Slavic/American. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'jah-LEE-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowAmerican, Slavic
MeaningA modern name, variously a Slavic form of Jelena/Helena ('a shining light') and a Ja- + Lena blend; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8570 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719662025

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

Jalena is a modern name, variously a Slavic form of Jelena/Helena ('a shining light') and a Ja- + Lena blend (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'jah-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and African American families. Rare, a-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jalena is variously a Slavic form of Jelena/Helena ('a shining light') and a Ja- + Lena blend — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jah-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Jalena — Slavic/American; routes layered

Variations

JelenaJalinaYalena

Nicknames

Lena

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If you like Jalena…

Jelena— a source name
Yelena— a fellow Slavic Helena form
Jalina— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalena mean?

Jalena is variously a Slavic form of Jelena/Helena ('a shining light') and a Ja- + Lena blend; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jalena?

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

Is Jalena a boy or girl name?

Jalena is a girl's name.

How popular is Jalena?

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

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