Ellena vs Lya

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

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Lya

Girl #2,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French Eastern European Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,892
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellena Rank #2,816
Lya Rank #2,892

Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 vs #2892 for Lya.

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

Lya ___

  • Lya Rose
  • Lya Marie
  • Lya Grace
  • Lya Sofia
  • Lya Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellena

Sophia Oliver Isabella Sebastian Charlotte

If you choose Lya

Mia Ava Nora Leo Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellena or Lya more popular?

Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 compared to Lya at #2892 in the United States.

What do Ellena and Lya mean?

Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Lya means "weary" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellena and Lya boy or girl names?

Ellena is primarily a girl name. Lya is primarily a girl name.

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