Lena vs Ena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #4,196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Lena Rank #263

Ena Rank #4,196

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #4196 for Ena.

Is Lena or Ena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Ena at #4196 in the United States.

What do Lena and Ena mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Ena means "fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lena and Ena boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Ena is primarily a girl name.