Holding steady.
Popularity of Gelena since 1913
Babies named Gelena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gelena is an exceptionally rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1913 and never appearing among the top 1,000 most popular names. Its peak usage occurred in 2008, though even then it remained extremely scarce. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never experienced sharp rises or declines in use. Over the past century, Gelena has not been strongly associated with any particular state, reflecting its diffuse but uncommon distribution. Parents drawn to this name may be seeking a melodic, feminine variation of the more familiar Galina, itself a name with Greek mythological roots meaning 'calm' or 'serene.' While Gelena lacks widespread recognition, its rarity offers a distinctive choice for those who value uniqueness without straying far from traditional European naming patterns.
Gelena is a rare name likely derived from Galina, the Russian and Eastern European form of the Greek name Galene, meaning 'calm' or 'serene'. Galene was a minor sea goddess in Greek mythology. The name has been used sporadically in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gelena
Names that share Gelena's style, for a brother or sister.
