Yalena
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Origin: Irish/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #10883 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Aileen. Shares the meaning 'Bright, shining light.'
Similar names: yaileen, yazleen, yazlene, yexalen, yaalini, yalani, yalexi, yalina
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Yalena? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Yalena, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yalena
What does the name Yalena mean?
Yalena means “Bright, shining light” from Irish/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Yalena?
Yalena has Irish/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining light”.
How popular is Yalena?
Yalena ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Yalena most popular?
Yalena peaked in 2016 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Yalena a boy or girl name?
Yalena is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Yalenas in registered births are female.
Is the name Yalena rising or falling in popularity?
Yalena has risen 3801 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13908 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Yalena been recorded?
Yalena appears in birth records across 24 years — from 2001 through 2025.