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Elena
GirlMeaning of Elena: Greek: 'shining light'
Elena is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 43rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 146th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#43
4,842 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#146
342 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
108,117
First recorded 1880 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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