Olenna

Meaning & origin

Olenna is a modern English name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2017. Since then it has been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching its highest rank of 5410 in 2025. In that year, about 1 in 69,881 newborn girls were named Olenna, reflecting its status as a rare but growing choice. Its peak popularity so far is in 2025, indicating continued upward momentum. While its etymology is unclear, it likely derives from Olen or Alena, fitting the fashionable pattern of feminine names ending in "a." Olenna has not yet established a regional footprint, with no top states recorded, suggesting its use is scattered across the country. Its appeal may be linked to its melodic sound and association with the strong, witty character Olenna Tyrell from the popular television series Game of Thrones.

Olenna is a modern English name, first recorded in the United States in 2017. It is likely a feminine form of Olen, a name of uncertain origin, or a variant of Alena, which itself derives from Helen. The name gained some recognition through its use in the television series 'Game of Thrones' (2011-2019) for the character Olenna Tyrell, but the connection is not definitively established by the data. Its rise in popularity reflects a trend toward lyrical, feminine names ending in 'a'.