Lena vs Elay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Boy #8,110 Most Popular

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Lena Rank #263

Elay Rank #8,110

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #8110 for Elay.

Is Lena or Elay more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Elay at #8110 in the United States.

What do Lena and Elay mean?

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

Are Lena and Elay boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Elay is primarily a boy name.