Ellena vs Rhoda

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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Rhoda

Girl #2,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Biblical Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,848
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Rho

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Popularity Comparison

Ellena Rank #2,816
Rhoda Rank #2,848

Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 vs #2848 for Rhoda.

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

Rhoda ___

  • Rhoda Grace
  • Rhoda Ann
  • Rhoda Elizabeth
  • Rhoda Marie
  • Rhoda Jean
  • Rhoda Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellena

Sophia Oliver Isabella Sebastian Charlotte

If you choose Rhoda

Vera Mildred Ethel Dorothy Phyllis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellena or Rhoda more popular?

Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 compared to Rhoda at #2848 in the United States.

What do Ellena and Rhoda mean?

Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Rhoda means "rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)" (Greek origin).

Are Ellena and Rhoda boy or girl names?

Ellena is primarily a girl name. Rhoda is primarily a girl name.

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