Bright, shining light
Alyonna is a modern phonetic variant of Aliona or Alyona, which are Russian diminutive forms of Yelena. It ultimately shares the same Greek roots as Helen, signifying radiance and brilliance.
Less common today
Alyonna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,533 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Belarusian singer and Eurovision contestant
Russian model and social media personality
Olympic gold medalist pair skater
