Allena vs Bertha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allena

Girl #4,808 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, handsome"

Origin: Celtic/Old Breton 'Alain'

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,808
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Ellie, Nell

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Bertha

Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

Cultural Roots

German English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,800
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Berta, Bertie, Bert

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Allena Rank #4,808
Bertha Rank #4,800

Bertha is more popular, ranked #4800 vs #4808 for Allena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allena ___

  • Allena Rose
  • Allena Grace
  • Allena Mae
  • Allena Claire
  • Allena Louise
  • Allena Faye

Bertha ___

  • Bertha Mae
  • Bertha June
  • Bertha Rose
  • Bertha Louise
  • Bertha Anne
  • Bertha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allena

Colin Rory Fiona Nora Callum

If you choose Bertha

Edna Mabel Ethel Clarence Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allena or Bertha more popular?

Bertha is more popular, ranked #4800 compared to Allena at #4808 in the United States.

What do Allena and Bertha mean?

Allena means "bright, handsome" (Celtic/Old Breton 'Alain' origin). Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin).

Are Allena and Bertha boy or girl names?

Allena is primarily a girl name. Bertha is primarily a girl name.

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