Alray vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alray

Boy #39,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

Arabic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,260
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Ray

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Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Alray Rank #39,260
Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #39260 for Alray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alray ___

  • Alray James
  • Alray Michael
  • Alray David
  • Alray Joseph
  • Alray Ahmad
  • Alray Hassan

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alray

Elroy Leroy Imani Kamau Alana

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alray or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Alray at #39260 in the United States.

What do Alray and Elena mean?

Alray means "the king" (Old French origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Alray and Elena boy or girl names?

Alray is primarily a boy name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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