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Yalena

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Pronounced yah-LAY-nah /jɑˈleɪ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Yelena/Helena — from the Greek, 'a shining light; a torch; the bright one' (from Helen)Low

In 30 seconds: A shining light; a torch: Yalena forms Yelena/Helena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yah-LAY-nah').

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Origin LowRussian, Greek

MeaningA form of Yelena/Helena — from the Greek, 'a shining light; a torch; the bright one' (from Helen)

U.S. rank (2025)#10883 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 220

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

Yalena is a form of Yelena/Helena — from the Greek, 'a shining light; a torch; the bright one' (from Helen). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yah-LAY-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian, Hispanic, and other families. Rare, a-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Helena/Yelena is 'a shining light; a torch' in Greek (from Helen) — Yalena is a form, lyrical and luminous (said 'yah-LAY-nah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Yelena — Russian/Greek etymology

Variations

YelenaHelenaYalina

Nicknames

Lena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yalena mean?

Yalena is a form of Yelena/Helena — Greek 'a shining light; a torch; the bright one' (from Helen).

How do you pronounce Yalena?

It's said yah-LAY-nah /jɑˈleɪ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yalena a boy or girl name?

Yalena is a girl's name.

How popular is Yalena?

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