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Lena vs Lenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

Cultural Roots

Greek German Russian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lenna

Girl #1,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright"

Origin: Greek (via Helena)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,605
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lena Rank #263
Lenna Rank #1,605

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #1605 for Lenna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lena or Lenna more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Lenna at #1605 in the United States.

What do Lena and Lenna mean?

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

Are Lena and Lenna boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Lenna is primarily a girl name.

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