Arlena
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #817 in 1883
8 babies were named Arlena in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,225 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Arlena you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Arlena, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arlena would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArlena first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1883, when it ranked #817. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendArlena has climbed 1,225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Arlena
Arlena is a girl name of English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ena”. US birth records list Arlena for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 140 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #817 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 | 37,254 girls |
| 1890s | 34 | 29,472 girls |
| 1900s | 48 | 20,956 girls |
| 1910s | 39 | 25,840 girls |
| 1920s | 32 | 31,211 girls |
| 1930s | 27 | 36,576 girls |
| 1940s | 16 | 61,387 girls |
| 1950s | 11 | 90,253 girls |
| 1960s | 13 | 77,760 girls |
| 1970s | 15 | 68,634 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 84,531 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 72,569 girls |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 162,602 girls |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 189,753 girls |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 187,500 girls |
Other spellings of Arlena
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
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- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
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Questions about the name Arlena
What is the origin of the name Arlena?
Arlena has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Arlena a boy or girl name?
Arlena is a girl name.
How popular is the name Arlena?
Arlena ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#817).