The nameAlena
Alena is a Slavic girl's name, mostly given in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Czech
Meaning
It is a Slavic form of Helen, or a diminutive of Magdalena.
Origin
Czech, Slovak and Russian.
History
First given in France in the late 1980s, Alena peaked in the early 2010s and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Alena
Alena in France
Alena was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 425 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Alena. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Alena in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 43 births a year.
Variants and related names
Alena in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alena mean?
It is a Slavic form of Helen, or a diminutive of Magdalena.
What is the origin of the name Alena?
Czech, Slovak and Russian.
Is Alena a girl's or a boy's name?
Alena is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Alena?
Variants and related names of Alena include Helen, Helene and Magdalena.