Lena vs Lucia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #98 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius/Lux)

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Lena Rank #263

Lucia Rank #98

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Lucia more popular?

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Lucia mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Lucia means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius/Lux) origin).

Are Lena and Lucia boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Lucia is primarily a girl name.