NAME PROFILE
Shakir
A variant of Carla or Caroline, Carlena means 'free person' or 'free woman'. This name reflects a spirited and independent personality, characterized by a sense of liberty, resilience, and a naturally warm, approachable nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,227 |
| Gender | Male (23% / 77%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1975 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German, Spanish, Italian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 39%NJ — 34%PA — 14%CA — 9%GA — 5%
Notable People
Carlena Gower (Actress, 'The Big Valley') · Carlena Britch (Dancer and Actress, 'Step Up: High Water') · Carlena Williams (Vocalist, 'P.M. Dawn') · Carlena Knight (Journalist and Media Personality, 'The Daily Observer') · Carlena Orosco (Criminologist and Researcher, 'Public Safety Analytics')
Nicknames & Diminutives
CarlaLenaCarlyLeniCarley
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