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Lena
GirlMeaning of Lena: Greek: 'shining light'
Lena is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 283rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 283rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#283
1,106 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#283
159 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
146,805
First recorded 1880 · peak 1917
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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