Bella vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bella

Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful"

Origin: Italian

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Bella Rank #109

Lena Rank #263

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Bella or Lena more popular?

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Bella and Lena mean?

Bella means "beautiful" (Italian origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Bella and Lena boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.