Ellena vs Simona

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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Simona

Girl #2,883 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listener"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Romanian Czech Slovak Bulgarian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,883
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Simi, Mona

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Popularity Comparison

Ellena Rank #2,816
Simona Rank #2,883

Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 vs #2883 for Simona.

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

Simona ___

  • Simona Maria
  • Simona Elena
  • Simona Rosa
  • Simona Grace
  • Simona Lucia
  • Simona Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellena

Sophia Oliver Isabella Sebastian Charlotte

If you choose Simona

Matteo Lorenzo Valentina Lucia Alessandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellena or Simona more popular?

Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 compared to Simona at #2883 in the United States.

What do Ellena and Simona mean?

Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Simona means "one who hears, listener" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellena and Simona boy or girl names?

Ellena is primarily a girl name. Simona is primarily a girl name.

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