Shalena
Shalena is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,568 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shalena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 966 babies have been named Shalena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,568 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,568
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Shalena
Shalena is a girl name .
Shalena is currently ranked #16,568 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalena include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shalena include Shalom . 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