Alena vs Lottie

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

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Lottie

Girl #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#676
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lott, Lottie is itself a nickname for Charlotte

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Popularity Comparison

Alena Rank #749
Lottie Rank #676

Lottie is more popular, ranked #676 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

Lottie ___

  • Lottie Mae
  • Lottie Rose
  • Lottie Pearl
  • Lottie Grace
  • Lottie Jane
  • Lottie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alena

Elena Katarina Marta Petra Lukas

If you choose Lottie

Nellie Bertie Archie Millie Winnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alena or Lottie more popular?

Lottie is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Alena at #749 in the United States.

What do Alena and Lottie mean?

Alena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Slavic origin). Lottie means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Alena and Lottie boy or girl names?

Alena is primarily a girl name. Lottie is primarily a girl name.

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