Dear child, precious, or awakening
Allena is a feminine variant of Alan or Allen. While its exact roots are debated, it is most commonly linked to the Celtic word for 'precious' or 'harmony', though some etymologists suggest a Germanic origin meaning 'precious child'.
About 10 girls were named Allena in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Notable cyberneticist and systems theorist
