What is the origin of the name Arlena?

Arlena is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Arlena?

Arlena is currently ranked #7987 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Arlena?

Arlena is pronounced ar-LEE-nah.

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GirlIrish

Arlena

ar-LEE-nah

Popularity

#7987

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,822

Peak Year

#60 in 1919

First Recorded

1883

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Arlena is likely a modern invented name, possibly a combination of Arlene (Irish, meaning "pledge") and Lena (Greek, meaning "light").

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Arle Lena

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Arle Lena

Similar Names

Arlene Alena Carlena Serena

Personality Traits

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