Lena vs Elane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #38,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunray, shining light"

Origin: Welsh/Greek

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Lena Rank #263

Elane Rank #38,124

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #38124 for Elane.

Is Lena or Elane more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Elane at #38124 in the United States.

What do Lena and Elane mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Elane means "sunray, shining light" (Welsh/Greek origin).

Are Lena and Elane boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Elane is primarily a girl name.