Lena vs Lana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light"

Origin: Slavic

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Lena Rank #263

Lana Rank #374

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #374 for Lana.

Is Lena or Lana more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Lana at #374 in the United States.

What do Lena and Lana mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Lana means "light" (Slavic origin).

Are Lena and Lana boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Lana is primarily a girl name.