Arlena
Pronunciation: [ AHRL-ihn-uh ]
Arlena is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,362 in the US, popular nicknames include Arl, Ary, and Arlie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Arlena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,370 babies have been named Arlena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arlena is past its peak , currently ranked #8,362 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,362
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Arlena
Arlena is a girl name .
Arlena is currently ranked #8,362 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arlena include Arl, Ary, Arlie, and Arleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Arlena include Arleth, Arlette, Arlet, Arlett, Arlene . 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)
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