Elena

Elena is a Greek girl's name. A Greek name meaning "bright, shining light". Its flowing sound and international appeal have a warm, luminous quality.

How popular is Elena in the United States?

In 2024, 4,567 girls in the United States were named Elena, making it the 45th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 121st a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Elena go back to 1880, and 103,247 babies have been given the name since.

What Elena means and where it comes from

A Greek name meaning "bright, shining light". Its flowing sound and international appeal have a warm, luminous quality.

Elena is of Greek origin, described as international in style.

Is Elena a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 4,567 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Elena

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elena mean?

A Greek name meaning "bright, shining light". Its flowing sound and international appeal have a warm, luminous quality.

Where does the name Elena come from?

Elena is of Greek origin, and is usually described as international in style.

How popular is Elena in the United States?

In 2024, 4,567 girls in the United States were named Elena, making it the 45th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Elena a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 4,567 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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