Alena

Meaning of Alena

It means 'light' or 'bright and shining one,' often linked to the Greek name Helen.

Alena has Slavic roots — browse every Slavic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alena

Alena is climbing again, up to #707 in 2025 from #749 in 2024 after peaking at #596 in 2015.

Notable people named Alena

• Alena Seredova
  Czech model and actress
• Alena Kostornaia
  Russian Olympic figure skater
• Alena Baeva
  Acclaimed Russian classical violinist
• Alena Vinnitskaya
  Ukrainian singer, TV presenter
• Alena Prochazkova
  Slovak Olympic cross-country skier

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Questions about the name Alena

What does the name Alena mean?

Alena means it means 'light' or 'bright and shining one,' often linked to the greek name helen, and it comes from Slavic origins.

Is Alena a boy's or a girl's name?

Alena is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alena?

In 2025, Alena ranked #707 for girls, up from #749 the year before.

When was Alena most popular?

Alena peaked at #596 in 2015.