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Jolena

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Pronounced joh-LEE-nah /dΚ’oˈli.nΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Jolene (a Jo- + -lene coinage) and Yolena; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Jolene/Yolena echo: Jolena. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'joh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Jolene (a Jo- + -lene coinage) and Yolena; no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#8589 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,167

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198219492025

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

Jolena is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” variously echoing Jolene (a Jo- + -lene coinage) and Yolena (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'joh-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jolena is a modern name, variously echoing Jolene and Yolena β€” a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'joh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 26%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes uncertain

Variations

JoleneJolinaJolenah

Nicknames

Jo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jolena mean?

Jolena variously echoes Jolene and Yolena; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jolena?

It's said joh-LEE-nah /doli.n/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jolena a boy or girl name?

Jolena is a girl's name.

How popular is Jolena?

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

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