UK girl's name
Halena
A feminine Hawaiian name meaning "beautiful lei or wreath of flowers".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Halena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Halena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3594, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Halena is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Halena. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Halena ranked #3594 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Halena.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Halena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3594
2003
Births in 2003
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Halena mean?
The name Halena is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with roots tracing back to ancient times. Its earliest known form was "Halene," derived from the Greek word "halenos," which translates to "serene" or "calm."
In ancient Greek mythology, Halene was the name of one of the Nereids, the fifty sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea god Nereus and the Oceanid Doris. The Nereids were minor deities associated with the Mediterranean Sea, often depicted as beautiful maidens accompanying Poseidon or other sea gods.
The earliest recorded use of the name Halena dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in various ancient Greek texts and inscriptions. One notable figure from this era was Halena of Erythrae, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived around 450 BCE and was renowned for her contributions to the field of geometry.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Halena gained popularity among the noble classes. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Halena Palaiologina, a Byzantine princess born in 1270. She was the daughter of the Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos and was renowned for her beauty and intelligence.
In the 16th century, Halena Cornaro was a prominent figure in the Republic of Venice. Born in 1524, she was the last Queen of Cyprus, ruling the island from 1474 until her death in 1489. She is remembered for her efforts to maintain Cyprus's independence and for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Another notable bearer of the name was Halena Lucretia Cornaro Piscopia, an Italian philosopher and theologian who lived from 1646 to 1684. She was the first woman in the world to receive a doctoral degree, earning her doctorate in philosophy from the University of Padua in 1678.
In more recent history, Halena Brittingham was an American actress and singer who lived from 1835 to 1925. She was one of the first African American women to perform on Broadway and is remembered for her performances in various minstrel shows and vaudeville acts.
While the name Halena has Greek roots, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. Its enduring presence across different eras and regions reflects its timeless beauty and the lasting impact of the individuals who have carried this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Halena over time
The chart below shows babies named Halena registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Halena, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2003, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Halena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Halena was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3594 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Halena
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Halena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Halena in the UK right now?
In 2003, Halena was ranked #3594 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Halena most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Halena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Halena?
A feminine Hawaiian name meaning "beautiful lei or wreath of flowers".
How many people are called Halena in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Halena across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.