Lena vs Lyna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #4,932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tender, soft, gentle"

Origin: Arabic

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Lena Rank #263

Lyna Rank #4,932

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #4932 for Lyna.

Is Lena or Lyna more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Lyna at #4932 in the United States.

What do Lena and Lyna mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Lyna means "tender, soft, gentle" (Arabic origin).

Are Lena and Lyna boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Lyna is primarily a girl name.