Lena vs Athena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #90 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sharp, keen, praise"

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Lena Rank #263

Athena Rank #90

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Athena more popular?

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Athena mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin).

Are Lena and Athena boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Athena is primarily a girl name.