Precious, awakening, or light
Alaena is a modern variant of Alana or Elena. It likely draws from the Germanic root 'al' meaning 'precious' or the Greek 'helene' meaning 'torch' or 'light'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Hawaiian name Alana, which signifies an awakening.
About 6 girls were named Alaena in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
