Darlena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darlena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,251 babies have been named Darlena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darlena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,046 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,046
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Darlena
Darlena is a girl name .
Darlena is currently ranked #68,046 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darlena include Dar, Darl, Darly, Darlie, Ena, Enay, Enaie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darlena include Darla, Darlene, Darling, Darlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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