Lena vs Kimberly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"royal fortress meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Lena Rank #263

Kimberly Rank #247

Kimberly is more popular, ranked #247 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Kimberly more popular?

Kimberly is more popular, ranked #247 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Kimberly mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Kimberly means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Lena and Kimberly boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Kimberly is primarily a girl name.