Alena is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alena in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1406
US Rank #749
About the Name Alena
Alena is holding steady in the rankings at #1406. It reached its peak of #928 in 2006 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Alena is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #749, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alena
Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Alena per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alena in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alena has held a stable position around #1406 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #928 in 2006 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Alena is more popular in the US (#749) than in the UK (#1406). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Alena include: Alena Šeredová — Alena Šeredová is a Czech model, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Czech Republic 1998 and represented her country at Miss World...; Alena Mornštajnová — Alena Mornštajnová is a Czech writer and translator.; Alena Krylova — Alena Krylova is a Russian short track speed-skater..
Alena ranks #749 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
23
UK babies named Alena (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 9 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alena
Likely around 1 other Alena in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Alena
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Alena Šeredová is a Czech model, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Czech Republic 1998 and represented her country at Miss World 1998 where she placed Top 5.
Alena Palečková is a Czech politician and zoologist. A member of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS), Palečková served as Senator for Prague 8 from the establishment of the role in 1996 until 2012, when she did not run for reelection and was replaced by Daniela Filipiová.
Alena Valeryevna Ledeneva is a Russian academic known for her studies of corruption and informal practices in Russia, particularly blat. She is currently Professor of Politics and Society at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), University College London (UCL).
Jevrosima (Serbian Cyrillic: Јевросима), or Alena or Aljena (Serbian Cyrillic: Алена or Аљена, Old Cyrillic: Алѣна), also known as Jelena "Lena" Mrnjavčević (Serbian Cyrillic: Јелена "Лена" Мрњавчевић), was a Serbian noblewoman who later became Queen Consort of Serbia, from 1365 until 1371.