Nina vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Nina Rank #321

Lena Rank #263

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

Is Nina or Lena more popular?

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

What do Nina and Lena mean?

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

Are Nina and Lena boy or girl names?

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