Declining since 1985, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaleena since 1981
Babies named Kaleena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,053 |
| 1990s | 260 |
| 2000s | 310 |
| 2010s | 363 |
| 2020s | 128 |
Meaning & origin
Kaleena first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1981, a product of the era's creative naming trends that blended familiar sounds. It reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking 8,362 with approximately 1 in every 133,939 babies receiving the name. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting the fading of a trend rather than a lasting classic. The name was most common in Texas, where modern coinages often found early adoption. Despite its brevity in the spotlight, Kaleena remains in use as a distinctive choice for families drawn to melodic, feminine endings.
Kaleena is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 1980s. It likely blends sounds from names such as Kaylee or Lena, or may be a respelling of Kalena, which itself is a Hawaiian name meaning 'the moon' or a variant of Helen. However, the exact derivation is uncertain and the name is best understood as a fashionable creation of its era.
Where Kaleena is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kalee, Lena, Kali
Sibling names for Kaleena
Names that share Kaleena's style, for a brother or sister.
