Elena: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The sunlit form of Helen meaning bright, shining light, used across Romance languages.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #51
- Peak
- #55 in 2016
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Elena Means
Elena is a girl name of Greek origin. The sunlit form of Helen meaning bright, shining light, used across Romance languages.
How Popular Elena Is
Elena currently ranks #51 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #55 in 2016. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Elena
- Elena of Avalor was Disney's first Latina princess.
- The Vampire Diaries protagonist Elena Gilbert boosted the name's appeal.
- Common across Spanish, Italian, Greek, and Russian cultures.
Names Like Elena
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Elena
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Elena.
Questions About Elena
What does Elena mean?
Elena is a girl name of Greek origin. The sunlit form of Helen meaning bright, shining light, used across Romance languages.
How popular is Elena?
Elena currently ranks #51 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #55 in 2016. It has held steady.
Where does Elena come from?
Elena comes from Greek roots. Elena of Avalor was Disney's first Latina princess.
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