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Zalena

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Pronounced zah-LEE-nah /zɑˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Zelena/Selena ('the moon', Greek) or Milena ('gracious', Slavic) with a Za- opening; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Zelena/Selena echo: Zalena. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zah-LEE-nah'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Zelena/Selena ('the moon', Greek) or Milena ('gracious', Slavic) with a Za- opening; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#10218 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119962024

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

Zalena is a modern name, variously echoing Zelena/Selena ('the moon', Greek) or Milena ('gracious', Slavic) with a Za- opening (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zah-LEE-nah').

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

Did you know? Zalena is a modern name, variously echoing Zelena/Selena ('the moon') or Milena ('gracious') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'zah-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 16%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

ZelenaZaleenaZalina

Nicknames

Lena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zalena mean?

Zalena is a modern name, variously echoing Zelena/Selena ('the moon') or Milena ('gracious'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Zalena?

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

Is Zalena a boy or girl name?

Zalena is a girl's name.

How popular is Zalena?

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

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