Rising since 2001, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Yalena since 2001
Babies named Yalena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Yalena is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 2001, reflecting a trend of creative respellings and melodic -ena endings. It reached its peak rank of 10,107 in 2016, and as of 2025, it remains a rare choice with an estimated 1 in 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 2001, indicating steady but niche appeal. Without deep historical roots, Yalena's charm lies in its phonetic resemblance to established names like Elena and Yelena, offering a fresh yet familiar sound for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Yalena first appeared in U.S. records in 2001. It may be a respelling of Yelena, the Russian and Belarusian form of Helen, or a modern coinage combining a fashionable sound with the popular -ena suffix. Its sudden rise in the 2010s suggests it is largely a creative invention rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Sibling names for Yalena
Names that share Yalena's style, for a brother or sister.
