Save Gender Feminine Usage English (American, Modern, Rare) Pronounced Pron. /kə.ˈliː.nə/(American English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsKalena, Kelena, Kalenna, Kaleana Meaning & History Likely a combination of the phonetic elements ka, lee and na. This name had a spike in popularity in America after child actress Kaleena Kiff appeared on the sitcom 'Love, Sidney' (1981-1983).