Helena vs Xenia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #3,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"stranger, foreigner (from xenos)"

Origin: Greek

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Helena Rank #414

Xenia Rank #3,324

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 vs #3324 for Xenia.

Is Helena or Xenia more popular?

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Xenia at #3324 in the United States.

What do Helena and Xenia mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin). Xenia means "stranger, foreigner (from xenos)" (Greek origin).

Are Helena and Xenia boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Xenia is primarily a girl name.