Elena
Greek girl's name meaning “torch; light”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- torch; light
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #47
- Born in 2023
- 4,276
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.
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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Variants
Helena, Helen
Nicknames
Lena
Elena: frequently asked questions
What does the name Elena mean?
Elena is a Greek name meaning "torch; light". 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.