Lena vs Leona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Boy #7,197 Most Popular

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Lena Rank #263

Leona Rank #7,197

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #7197 for Leona.

Is Lena or Leona more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Leona at #7197 in the United States.

What do Lena and Leona mean?

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

Are Lena and Leona boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Leona is primarily a boy name.