Yalena is of Slavic origin, specifically from Russian and Bulgarian roots. It is derived from the Greek female name 'Helena', which means 'torch', 'light', or 'shining brightness'. This name has been popularized in various forms across different cultures over time, with Yalena being one of them.
"Yalena saw a steady increase in popularity from 2003 onwards, peaking at 15 births in 2016 and remaining consistently popular thereafter with totals exceeding 10 births annually since 2014."