Ania vs Yelena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ania

Girl #2,618 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Polish Ukrainian Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,618
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ania, Anya, Anni

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Yelena

Girl #2,485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,485
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lena, Yela, Yelya

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Popularity Comparison

Ania Rank #2,618
Yelena Rank #2,485

Yelena is more popular, ranked #2485 vs #2618 for Ania.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ania ___

  • Ania Rose
  • Ania Sophia
  • Ania Marie
  • Ania Claire
  • Ania Louise
  • Ania Grace

Yelena ___

  • Yelena Sophia
  • Yelena Natalia
  • Yelena Irina
  • Yelena Anastasia
  • Yelena Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ania

Marta Zofia Katja Ivan Nikolai

If you choose Yelena

Anastasia Dmitri Natasha Mikhail Olga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ania or Yelena more popular?

Yelena is more popular, ranked #2485 compared to Ania at #2618 in the United States.

What do Ania and Yelena mean?

Ania means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Yelena means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Ania and Yelena boy or girl names?

Ania is primarily a girl name. Yelena is primarily a girl name.

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