Is Kalena a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kalena is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Kalena?

It’s currently ranked #892 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Kalena?

kah-LAY-nah · IPA: /kəˈleɪ.nə/

Kalena Girl

Popularity: #892 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkah-LAY-nah / kəˈleɪ.nə

Hawaiian; Latin

Meaning

Hawaiian: 'the bright one'; Latin: 'beautiful'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kalena is a name of Hawaiian origin, often associated with brightness and beauty. In Hawaiian culture, names are significant and often reflect nature or positive attributes. The name has also been linked to Latin roots, where it conveys a sense of beauty. It is relatively modern and has gained popularity in various cultures.

Trend Summary

Kalena has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Variants

Kailena
Kalina

International Variants

Calena (Spanish)
Kalina (Slavic)

Famous people named Kalena

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Fictional characters named Kalena

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Sibling Suggestions

Kailani Leilani Malia Nanea Ailani

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kalena was first seen in the United States in 1962. Kalena has ranked as high as #1290 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kalena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kalena (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	6	23%
FL	5	19%
HI	5	19%
NC	5	19%
TX	5	19%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1962	5
1969	5
1971	7
1972	5
1973	6
1974	15
1976	17
1977	15
1978	21
1979	19
1980	18
1981	18
1982	50
1983	49
1984	35
1985	29
1986	37
1987	35
1988	34
1989	24
1990	35
1991	37
1992	44
1993	49
1994	41
1995	44
1996	51
1997	44
1998	48
1999	59
2000	58
2001	67
2002	63
2003	81
2004	78
2005	86
2006	77
2007	69
2008	88
2009	77
2010	91
2011	49
2012	74
2013	65
2014	64
2015	83
2016	77
2017	96
2018	65
2019	59
2020	71
2021	60
2022	45
2023	59
2024	58