Jalena
Jalena is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,396 in the US, popular nicknames include Jal, Jay, and Jalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jalena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 1,097 babies have been named Jalena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jalena is past its peak , currently ranked #11,396 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,396
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Nicknames
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About the Name Jalena
Jalena is a girl name .
Jalena is currently ranked #11,396 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jalena include Jal, Jay, Jalie, and Jaleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jalena include Jaleah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis