Rising since 2003, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Adalena since 2001
Babies named Adalena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 360 |
| 2020s | 181 |
Meaning & origin
Adalena is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in 2001, placing it among the newer additions to the American naming landscape. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name derives from the Germanic root 'adal', meaning noble, making it a variant in the family of names including Adela, Adeline, and Adelina. Its trajectory has been rising since 2003, reflecting a broader trend toward names ending in '-ena' and '-ina'. In 2025, it ranked 3,903, with about 1 in 43,440 girls receiving the name. The top states for Adalena are New York and California, suggesting a concentration in diverse, urban areas.
Adalena is a modern elaboration of the Germanic name Adela, which derives from the element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. It follows the pattern of names like Adelina and Adeline, adding the popular -ena suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2001 and has seen modest use since the early 2000s.
Where Adalena is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ada, Lena, Addie, Alena
Sibling names for Adalena
Names that share Adalena's style, for a brother or sister.
