Holding steady.
Popularity of Almena since 1895
Babies named Almena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Almena's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 78 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Almena is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1895, the same year it reached its peak usage. Despite its presence in the data for over a century, the name has never been common; its trajectory has remained stable at very low numbers, with no revival in recent years. Its origin is uncertain, and it may be a variant of Almina or Almira, names that also have obscure roots. The name did not appear among the top states in any year, confirming its rarity. Almena's quiet obscurity gives it a distinct vintage charm, but parents considering it should know that its meaning is unknown and it offers few established nicknames beyond Allie or Mena.
Almena is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Almina, which itself is a diminutive of names like Almira or a feminine form of the Arabic name Alman, meaning 'wise' or 'learned.' Alternatively, it could be a coined name from the late 19th century, following the fashion for feminine names ending in -ena or -ina. The name appears in the Social Security data from 1895, its peak year, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Mena
Sibling names for Almena
Names that share Almena's style, for a brother or sister.
