Allena as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Allena

What is the meaning of the name Allena ?

The baby name Allena is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-LEE-nuh (/əˈliːnə/),ah-LEN-uh (/əˈlɛnə/).

Allena is in Origin.

Allena is a feminine given name with two converging origins. In English, it most often arises as a feminized elaboration of Allen/Allan, a name ultimately tied to the Breton and Gaelic Alan/Ailín, whose meaning is debated but commonly interpreted as little rock, harmony, or handsome. The spelling also overlaps with the Slavic and Romance Alena/Elena line, rooted in Greek Helene, meaning torch or shining light, so Allena can carry the luminous sense associated with Helen.

Documented in English-speaking records since the late 19th century, Allena appeared alongside forms like Allene and Alene in early U.S. usage, then declined to rare status but remains familiar through the surname Allen. Variants and close relatives include Allene, Alene, Alena, Alina, Elena, and Helena; masculine counterparts are Allen and Allan. Common nicknames are Allie, Lena, and Lina, offering flexible, modern short options.