Alena vs Emmie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alena

Girl #749 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Russian German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#749
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alenka, Lena, Allie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alena Rank #749
Emmie Rank #735

Emmie is more popular, ranked #735 vs #749 for Alena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alena ___

  • Alena Rose
  • Alena Grace
  • Alena Marie
  • Alena Claire
  • Alena Jane
  • Alena Sofia

Emmie ___

  • Emmie Rose
  • Emmie Jane
  • Emmie Grace
  • Emmie Mae
  • Emmie Kate
  • Emmie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alena

Elena Katarina Marta Petra Lukas

If you choose Emmie

Archie Teddy Millie Freddie Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alena or Emmie more popular?

Emmie is more popular, ranked #735 compared to Alena at #749 in the United States.

What do Alena and Emmie mean?

Alena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Slavic origin). Emmie means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Alena and Emmie boy or girl names?

Alena is primarily a girl name. Emmie is primarily a girl name.

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