Noble or kind
Adelena is an elaborated form of Adela or Adelaide, rooted in the Germanic element 'adal'. It combines the classic sense of nobility with a rhythmic, feminine suffix. While rare, it shares the same etymological heritage as popular names like Alice and Audrey.
Less common today
Adelena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,353 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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