Ellena
Meaning
"torch, shining light"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,816
- Total SSA Count
- 59
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Ella, Ellie, Lena
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"torch, shining light"
Origin: Greek
"flowing water, riverside"
Origin: Old English + Welsh
Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 vs #2961 for Riverlyn.
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Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 compared to Riverlyn at #2961 in the United States.
Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Riverlyn means "flowing water, riverside" (Old English + Welsh origin).
Ellena is primarily a girl name. Riverlyn is primarily a girl name.