Lena vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Lena Rank #263

Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Ella mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Lena and Ella boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.