Back to Baby Names

Ena vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ena

Girl #4,196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Croatian Japanese English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,196
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

Cultural Roots

Greek German Russian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Ena Rank #4,196
Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #4196 for Ena.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ena or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Ena at #4196 in the United States.

What do Ena and Lena mean?

Ena means "fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Ena and Lena boy or girl names?

Ena is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons