Calm, serene, or a modern variation of Jolene
Jalana is a modern American name likely created as a rhythmic blend of sounds or a variation of names like Jolene or Alana. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with a sense of serenity and modern femininity. In some contexts, it is treated as a variation of the Slavic name Jelena, meaning 'shining light'.
Less common today
Jalana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,593 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
