Amelia vs Jelena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jelena

Girl #4,395 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, shining, bright"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Slavic Eastern European Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,395
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jela, Lena, Jena

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jelena Rank #4,395

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4395 for Jelena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Jelena ___

  • Jelena Rose
  • Jelena Marie
  • Jelena Grace
  • Jelena Ann
  • Jelena Sophia
  • Jelena Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jelena

Milena Katarina Stefan Nikola Ivana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jelena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jelena at #4395 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jelena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jelena means "light, shining, bright" (Greek via Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Jelena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jelena is primarily a girl name.

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