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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alenna — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alenia|Alenni
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Alenna

ah-LEN-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#5785
↑↑ Surging
#5785
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#5094 in 2021
5yr change
+1145 ranks
Birth frequency
5.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5785 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Alenna

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5785

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1145 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticScottishGirl3-syllableMelodicGaelic RootRareModern InventionRomanticNature-adjacent
Character
graceful elegancequiet strengthcompassionate heartartistic spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Alenna is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5785 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1145 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5785 · very rare
Alenna at a Glance
Meaning:Variation of Alina/Alanna meaning 'fair' or 'bright' in Gaelic, with Celtic roots suggesting beauty and light
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#5094 in 2021
5yr change:+1145 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AlanaAlannaElenaAlenaIliana
Similar Style
SiennaMaeveCaitlinElowenBrenna
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alenna
FreyaIslaRowan◈LiamDeclan◈AislingCallum◈Niamh
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alenna · Overview
Summary

Alenna is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5785 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alenna scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1145 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Romantic character
Alenna carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Alenna is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
alenna.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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