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Helena
GirlMeaning of Helena: Greek: 'shining light'
Helena is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 365th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 371st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#365
841 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#371
117 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
40,412
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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