Lana vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lana

Girl #374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light"

Origin: Slavic

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Lana Rank #374

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #374 for Lana.

Is Lana or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Lana at #374 in the United States.

What do Lana and Lena mean?

Lana means "light" (Slavic origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Lana and Lena boy or girl names?

Lana is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.