Baby name

RISING GIRL · SLAVIC/GREEK
🇬🇷, 🇸🇮, 🇧🇦

Alejna

/aˈlɛjna/


“Light, shining one, or defender of men”

From Slavic roots, potentially meaning 'light' or 'shining one' (from Helena), or 'defender of men' (from Alexandra).

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How it ages.

Alejna is becoming easier to recognize without losing its uncommon character.

The cultural moment.

Alejna is gaining ground at a measured pace in Slovenia rather than following a sudden spike.