Ellena vs Laiken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellena

Girl #2,816 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,816
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ella, Ellie, Lena

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellena Rank #2,816
Laiken Rank #2,672

Laiken is more popular, ranked #2672 vs #2816 for Ellena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellena ___

  • Ellena Rose
  • Ellena Grace
  • Ellena Marie
  • Ellena Jane
  • Ellena Claire
  • Ellena Louise

Laiken ___

  • Laiken Grace
  • Laiken Mae
  • Laiken Elizabeth
  • Laiken Rose
  • Laiken Brooke
  • Laiken Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellena

Sophia Oliver Isabella Sebastian Charlotte

If you choose Laiken

Raelynn Paisley Brantley Kaiden Brynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellena or Laiken more popular?

Laiken is more popular, ranked #2672 compared to Ellena at #2816 in the United States.

What do Ellena and Laiken mean?

Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Laiken means "of the lake, water" (English origin).

Are Ellena and Laiken boy or girl names?

Ellena is primarily a girl name. Laiken is primarily a girl name.

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