Waylan
A modern American creation combining elements of the name Jay, meaning 'jaybird,' and Lene, derived from names like Helene meaning 'bright' or 'shining light.' Jalene describes a person who radiates warmth and creativity, possessing a spirited yet gentle nature that draws others toward them like a beacon of positivity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,299 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1924 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
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Jalene Mack (Entertainment Attorney and author of The Business of Show) · Jalene Kanani (Textile Designer and founder of Noho Home) · Jalene Case (Leadership Coach and author of The Corporate Athlete) · Jalene Rossi (Contemporary Painter known for abstract landscapes) · Jalene Bowersmith (Executive Director and association management expert)
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