What does the name Elena mean?

The name Elena means "Light moon".

How popular is the name Elena?

In 2023, 4,567 babies were named Elena in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Elena is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Elena is a name of Greek origin.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 4,567 ↗

All-Time Total: 102,499

Peak Year: 2024

Elena is a name of Greek origin, derived from the name Helen, meaning "torch" or "light."

Girl names closely related to Elena

Leilani Allison Eliana Reyna Sofia Camilla Elianna Aliyah

Boy names closely related to Elena

Elias Victor Antonio Luka Andre Erik Alan Martin

Names with similar meaning to Elena

Elaina Elaine Elana Elin Elina Helaine Helen Helena

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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