Lena vs Nina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

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Lena Rank #263

Nina Rank #321

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #321 for Nina.

Is Lena or Nina more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do Lena and Nina mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are Lena and Nina boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Nina is primarily a girl name.