Declining since 2016, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Alenah since 1999
Babies named Alenah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Alenah is a rare modern spelling variant that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1999. Its peak year was 2017, and since 2016 it has been falling in use. In 2025, it ranked 14,942, with a frequency of about 1 in 321,453 births. The name carries the soft, feminine sound of similar names like Alena and Alaina, but with a distinctive 'h' ending that sets it apart. Its meaning is layered: it may connect to Helen (light) or Alan (rock), giving it both an ethereal and sturdy quality. With no top states recording significant usage, Alenah remains a niche choice for parents seeking a familiar yet unique name.
Alenah is a modern English variant of Alena, itself a spelling variation of Alana or Alaina. Alana may derive from the Old German name Alaina, a feminine form of Alan, possibly meaning 'little rock' or 'handsome'. Alternatively, Alena can be a Slavic diminutive of Helen, from the Greek Helene, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. The spelling Alenah emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend for creative respellings of established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lena, Ally, Leni
Sibling names for Alenah
Names that share Alenah's style, for a brother or sister.
