Carlena
Carlena is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,252 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carlena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,156 babies have been named Carlena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlena is past its peak , currently ranked #17,252 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,252
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Carlena
Carlena is a girl name .
Carlena is currently ranked #17,252 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlena include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlena include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . 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