Allena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Allena is a name of Latin origin meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'. It evolved from the forms Aline and Adeline. The name has a modern appeal and is associated with sophistication. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The name Allena is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Allena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Allena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2738th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3343rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4004th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4454th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4189th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3655th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4700th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Allena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Allena"
Pronunciation
/əˈlɛnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Allena is derived from the Latin name 'Aline', which is a diminutive form of 'Adeline', meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.
Meaning
noble, nobility
Language Evolution
Aline, Adeline, Allena
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Alena, Elena, Alina
Modern Popularity & Image
Allena is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with sophistication.
Famous People
Allena Tapia, an American artist and writer., Allena H. H. McKee, a notable educator.
Explore More Allena Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Allena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Allena"
"Allena" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2738th of 9107 | 191 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3343rd of 9204 | 136 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4004th of 12526 | 177 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4454th of 19264 | 206 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4189th of 27321 | 357 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3655th of 35406 | 635 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4700th of 30306 | 348 |
Regional Popularity of "Allena" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Allena" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- |
80.00% 4155th/5194 |
- |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
76.65% 3512th/4582 |
- |
61.59% 4504th/7313 |
55.65% 4153rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
67.80% 4625th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Allena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Allena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.