Alaina vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

Cultural Roots

Greek German Russian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alaina Rank #212
Lena Rank #263

Alaina is more popular, ranked #212 vs #263 for Lena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaina ___

  • Alaina Marie
  • Alaina Grace
  • Alaina Rose
  • Alaina Claire
  • Alaina Nicole
  • Alaina Beth

Lena ___

  • Lena Rose
  • Lena Grace
  • Lena Marie
  • Lena Claire
  • Lena Jo
  • Lena Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaina

Eliana Natalie Sophia Ethan Caleb

If you choose Lena

Otto Stefan Nina Petra Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaina or Lena more popular?

Alaina is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Alaina and Lena mean?

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

Are Alaina and Lena boy or girl names?

Alaina is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.

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