Shelena
Shelena is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,722 in the US, popular nicknames include She, Shy, and Sheie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shelena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 404 babies have been named Shelena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shelena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,722 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,722
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shelena
Shelena is a girl name .
Shelena is currently ranked #16,722 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shelena include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shelena include Shelby, Shelly . 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