Lena vs Bella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful"

Origin: Italian

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Lena Rank #263

Bella Rank #109

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

Is Lena or Bella more popular?

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

What do Lena and Bella mean?

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

Are Lena and Bella boy or girl names?

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