Amy vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amy

Girl #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, much loved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,344
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Amy Rank #228
Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #228 for Amy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amy ___

  • Amy Rose
  • Amy Grace
  • Amy Elizabeth
  • Amy Louise
  • Amy Jane
  • Amy Marie

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 Amy

Emma Claire Beth Kate Sara

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amy or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Amy at #228 in the United States.

What do Amy and Elena mean?

Amy means "beloved, much loved" (Old French origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Amy and Elena boy or girl names?

Amy is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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