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