Given name
Zalena
“of the moon”
Zalena is a variant of Zalina. In French use, Zalina carries the interpretation “of the moon.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Zalena is a variant of Zalina. In French use, Zalina carries the interpretation “of the moon.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Zalena connects to the Selene name family through Zalina. An origin associated with Selene is Greek.
Explained through its name family
The story
Published U.S. birth records include this spelling as early as 1996. This is the earliest published observation available here, rather than a date for the name’s origin. Zalena connects to the Selene name family through Zalina. The history of Selene gives this family its wider story. In mythological stories, Selene is associated with the goddess of the moon.
Combines direct and name-family evidence
Zalena through the years
- Babies since 1880
- 112
- 0 boys · 112 girls
- Most popular year
- 2021
- 13 babies
- 2025
- 9
- #10,901 for girls
- 2021–25 vs 2016–20
- +43%
- Rising
By the numbers
In 2025, this name appeared in 9 U.S. birth records for girls, ranking No. 10,901 among girls’ names. Average annual use for girls was 43.2% higher in 2021–2025 than in 2016–2020.
From Social Security birth records and U.S. Census name counts for this exact spelling. Other spellings are counted separately.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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