The baby name Jellene is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈliːn/ — juh-LEEN.
Jellene is English in Origin.
The baby name Jellene is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈliːn/ — juh-LEEN.
Jellene is English in Origin.
Jellene is a modern English given name shaped by the -lene trend (as in Jolene and Charlene) and by Slavic Jelena/Yelena, the local form of Helena. Through Helen/Helene (ultimately from Greek Helene, linked to helene 'torch' and the idea of radiance) it conveys the meaning 'light,' suggesting brightness and guidance. Often pronounced jeh-LEEN.
Recorded use is rare and recent, appearing sporadically from the late 20th century in English-speaking countries. Close variants and relatives include Jelene, Jelena/Yelena, Helene, Helena, Elena, and sound-alike Jolene; diminutives Elle, Ellie, and Lena fit naturally. Nicknames like Nell or Lina also occur. Though visually akin to the Czech surname Jelinek, it is etymologically separate. Jellene offers an uncommon, contemporary twist anchored in the timeless 'light' of the Helen family.
Jellene is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Jellene appears only 5 times in total — found in 5 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Jellene is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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