Lena vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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Lena Rank #263

Samara Rank #309

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #309 for Samara.

Is Lena or Samara more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Lena and Samara mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Lena and Samara boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.