girl's name
Shalena
shuh-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 972
Shalena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 47 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shalena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 244 |
| 1980s | 388 |
| 1990s | 234 |
| 2000s | 85 |
How Popular Is Shalena?
In 2008, Shalena was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shalena Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shalena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shalena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shalena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shalena
- English shuh-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Shalena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shalena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shalena
How popular is the name Shalena?
In 2008, Shalena was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shalena a girl's or a boy's name?
Shalena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shalena?
Shalena has 3 syllables.
When was Shalena most popular?
Shalena peaked in 1977, when 47 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.