Lena vs Imelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Lena Rank #263

Imelda Rank #3,675

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Is Lena or Imelda more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Lena and Imelda mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Lena and Imelda boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Imelda is primarily a girl name.