#2632024 rank
1917peak year
145,356babies named Lena since 1880
▼ 3%5-year trend
Lena popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lena mean?
A short form of Helena, Magdalena and similar names, ultimately from Greek helene 'torch, light'. Long popular across Europe.
OriginGreek
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Lena
Same era, same vibe — if you like Lena, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lenas
- Lena Horne, singer
Spellings & variants
HelenaLeenaLina
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