Lena vs Enola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #2,884 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alone, solitary"

Origin: Possibly Cherokee or reverse of 'alone'

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Lena Rank #263

Enola Rank #2,884

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #2884 for Enola.

Is Lena or Enola more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Enola at #2884 in the United States.

What do Lena and Enola mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Enola means "alone, solitary" (Possibly Cherokee or reverse of 'alone' origin).

Are Lena and Enola boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Enola is primarily a girl name.