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Kalena

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Pronounced ka-LEH-na /ka.ˈle.na/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Kalena is a Hawaiian girl's name whose meaning is uncertain.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningOrigin uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#3186 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births50 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,706

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

Kalena is recorded as a Hawaiian name, though its meaning is not certain. It is grouped with the Katherine family of names — Katerina, Aikaterine, Katalin, Kattalin and Katsiaryna — which suggests it may serve as a Hawaiian rendering of that older name rather than an independent word.

Hawaiian adapts borrowed names to its own sound system, and Kalena's open vowels and even rhythm reflect that smoothing. The connection to Katerina links it to a wide international set of cousins.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kalena is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Kalena — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

KaterinaAikaterineKatalinKattalinKatsiaryna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalena mean?

Kalena is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Hawaiian tradition.

How do you pronounce Kalena?

It's commonly said ka-LEH-na /ka.ˈle.na/.

Is Kalena a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kalena is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kalena?

In 2024, Kalena ranked #2854 in the U.S. for girls, with 58 births recorded.