Lena vs Kaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earth"

Origin: Greek

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Lena Rank #263

Kaia Rank #180

Kaia is more popular, ranked #180 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Kaia more popular?

Kaia is more popular, ranked #180 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Kaia mean?

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

Are Lena and Kaia boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Kaia is primarily a girl name.