Desired, or life
Evelena is a rare variant of Evelina, which itself is likely a diminutive of the Germanic name Avelina. It is also frequently associated with the Hebrew name Eve, meaning 'life'. The name has a melodic, vintage quality that was more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Less common today
Evelena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,611 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early 20th-century silent film actress
