Kalena
Kalena is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Clear, pure, or bright.
Origin and history
Kalena is a feminine given name of Hawaiian origin, often considered a Hawaiian form of Karen or Clara, meaning 'clear' or 'pure'. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States as a melodious, nature-adjacent choice. Its soft rhythm aligns with popular modern name trends.
Popularity in the United States
2,707 babies in the United States have been named Kalena since 1880. It ranks #3396 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1758.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.5 %)
- HI (32.7 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- TX (4 %)
- PA (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 329 |
| 1990-2000 | 452 |
| 2000-2010 | 744 |
| 2010-2019 | 724 |
| 2020-2029 | 343 |
Nicknames
Kale, Lena, Kali
Fun facts
- Kalena emerged in Hawaii as a transliteration of Western names like Karen or Clara due to the specific phonetic inventory of the Hawaiian language.
- While never reaching the top 100, Kalena has seen consistent usage across the United States over the last few decades.