Elena vs Naomi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elena Rank #45
Naomi Rank #44

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 vs #45 for Elena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elena ___

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

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elena or Naomi more popular?

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Elena at #45 in the United States.

What do Elena and Naomi mean?

Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin). Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elena and Naomi boy or girl names?

Elena is primarily a girl name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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