Elene vs Shamira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elene

Girl #8,371 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Georgian Basque Sardinian Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,371
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lena, Ele, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elene Rank #8,371
Shamira Rank #8,562

Elene is more popular, ranked #8371 vs #8562 for Shamira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elene ___

  • Elene Marie
  • Elene Sofia
  • Elene Rose
  • Elene Natalia
  • Elene Claire
  • Elene Beatrix

Shamira ___

  • Shamira Rose
  • Shamira Grace
  • Shamira Mae
  • Shamira Lynn
  • Shamira Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elene

Tamar Nino Mariam Ketevan Sofio

If you choose Shamira

Amira Zara Rania Kiran Laila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elene or Shamira more popular?

Elene is more popular, ranked #8371 compared to Shamira at #8562 in the United States.

What do Elene and Shamira mean?

Elene means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Shamira means "guardian, protector" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elene and Shamira boy or girl names?

Elene is primarily a girl name. Shamira is primarily a girl name.

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