Girl Name · Irish Origin
Allena
Allena is a girl baby name of Irish origin, meaning "Fair, handsome". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Allena often also consider Alanna.
Allena meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Fair, handsome
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Allena to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Allena as A·L·L·E·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Allena is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Allena variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Allenaa, Allenae, Allenay, Allen.
- Nicknames: All and A.
- Middle names: Pair Allena with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Allena middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Alanna, Allana, Alaina, Alayna, Alana — full picks on the sibling names for Allena guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Allena? Browse our names like Allena guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Allena
What does the name Allena mean?
Allena means "Fair, handsome" and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of Allena?
Allena originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Allena?
Allena has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Allena a boy's or girl's name?
Allena is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Allena in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Allena sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Allena?
Names that share Allena's sound and style include Alanna, Allana, Alaina, Alayna, Alana.
What middle names pair well with Allena?
Good middle-name fits for Allena pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Allena is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Allena is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Allena?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Allena share its rhythm without rhyming — Alanna, Allana, Alaina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.