Elena
Greek girl's name meaning “form of Helen; 'torch, light' (uncertain)”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- form of Helen; 'torch, light' (uncertain)
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #47
- Born in 2023
- 4,276
- Peak year
- 2024 (#45)
Meaning & origin
Elena is a form of Helen, from the Greek, associated with 'torch', 'light', or 'bright'. It is common across Europe and Latin America.
Is Elena a Greek name?
Yes — Elena is a Greek name meaning "form of Helen; 'torch, light' (uncertain)". Elena is a form of Helen, from the Greek, associated with 'torch', 'light', or 'bright'. It is common across Europe and Latin America.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Elena ranked #47 for girls. It has risen about 85 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,276 US girls were given the name Elena.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #45 in 2024
“Unranked” means Elena was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Elena
Elena is spelled E-L-E-N-A — 5 letters and 3 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Helena, Helen.
Variants
Helena, Helen
Nicknames
Lena
Elena: frequently asked questions
What does the name Elena mean?
Elena is a Greek name meaning "form of Helen; 'torch, light' (uncertain)". Elena is a form of Helen, from the Greek, associated with 'torch', 'light', or 'bright'. It is common across Europe and Latin America.
Where does the name Elena come from?
Elena is of Greek origin. Elena is a form of Helen, from the Greek, associated with 'torch', 'light', or 'bright'. It is common across Europe and Latin America.
Is Elena a boy or a girl name?
Elena is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Elena?
In 2023, 4,276 US girls were given the name Elena.
Is Elena a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Elena ranked #47 for girls. It has risen about 85 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Elena?
Common nicknames for Elena include Lena.
How do you spell Elena?
Elena is spelled E-L-E-N-A. Related spellings include Helena, Helen.
What is Elena short for?
Elena is often used as a short form of Helena or Helen, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Elena?
In 2023, 4,276 US girls were given the name Elena. In the latest US data, Elena ranked #47 for girls. It has risen about 85 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Elena a Greek name?
Yes — Elena is a Greek name meaning "form of Helen; 'torch, light' (uncertain)". Elena is a form of Helen, from the Greek, associated with 'torch', 'light', or 'bright'. It is common across Europe and Latin America.
What does Elena mean in Greek?
In Greek, Elena means "form of Helen; 'torch, light' (uncertain)". Elena is a form of Helen, from the Greek, associated with 'torch', 'light', or 'bright'. It is common across Europe and Latin America.