Alhena
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 22 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Alhena is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2015 to 2023, Alhena has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Alhena is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Alhena is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic al-hinna meaning "henna" — the plant whose leaves produce the reddish-brown dye used in body art and hair treatment across the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. Alhena is also the name of a star in the constellation Gemini, giving it celestial associations.
Alhena has a beautiful double life — rooted in the fragrant plant of celebration and ornamentation, and also named among the stars. It's a name with both earthly warmth and cosmic reach.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Alhena is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2015 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Alhena’s rarity (22 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alhena has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2015.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | #15349 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 12 | #14411 | — |
The Story of Alhena
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Alhena is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Alhena are most likely born between 2015 and 2023.
How rare is Alhena?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Alhena is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2015, peaked in the 2010s with 12 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2015–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #15283 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15414 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14235 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14586 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2015–2023