girl's name
Shelena
shuh-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 404
Shelena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 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 1976, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shelena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 141 |
| 1980s | 157 |
| 1990s | 71 |
How Popular Is Shelena?
In 1999, Shelena 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.
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 Shelena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelena
- English shuh-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Shelena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelena
How popular is the name Shelena?
In 1999, Shelena 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 Shelena a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelena?
Shelena has 3 syllables.
When was Shelena most popular?
Shelena peaked in 1976, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.