Samara vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samara

Girl #309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Samara Rank #309

Lena Rank #263

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

Is Samara or Lena more popular?

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

What do Samara and Lena mean?

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

Are Samara and Lena boy or girl names?

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