Lena vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"will, desire (from Wilhelmina)"

Origin: Germanic

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Lena Rank #263

Mina Rank #607

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #607 for Mina.

Is Lena or Mina more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Mina at #607 in the United States.

What do Lena and Mina mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Lena and Mina boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Mina is primarily a girl name.