Evalena is a unique and captivating female given name of Latin origin, derived from 'Eva' and 'Elena'. It's an elegant combination that beautifully balances the familiar charm of Eva with the timeless grace of Elena. Pronounced /ɪˈvɑːlɪnə/, Evalena is a melodic name with a pleasant rhythm that flows effortlessly off the tongue. While not widely used, its rarity adds to its allure and originality.
The name Evalena experienced its first peak in popularity between 1895 and 1908 with consistent double-digit birth counts each year, reaching a high of 15 births in 1907 and 1908. After this period, the number of births dropped significantly, averaging around 10 per year until the mid-1920s when it began to decline further. Between 1930 and 1945, there were fewer than 20 births each year on average, with several years seeing only single-digit counts. The name experienced another brief resurgence in popularity between 1980 and 1997, with consistently six births per year during this period. Since then, the number of annual births has fluctuated between five and twenty-five, with a noticeable spike in 2013 (25 births) and a steady decline since then, most recently averaging around twelve births per year from 2017 to 2023. In total, there have been 1,349 births named Evalena since 1880.