Lena vs Lina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"palm tree"

Origin: Arabic

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Lena Rank #263

Lina Rank #567

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #567 for Lina.

Is Lena or Lina more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Lina at #567 in the United States.

What do Lena and Lina mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Lina means "palm tree" (Arabic origin).

Are Lena and Lina boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Lina is primarily a girl name.