Ellena vs Talya

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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Talya

Girl #2,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dew of God, God's dew"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American Russian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,801
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tali, Tal

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Popularity Comparison

Ellena Rank #2,816
Talya Rank #2,801

Talya is more popular, ranked #2801 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

Talya ___

  • Talya Rose
  • Talya Grace
  • Talya Marie
  • Talya Elaine
  • Talya Miriam
  • Talya Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellena

Sophia Oliver Isabella Sebastian Charlotte

If you choose Talya

Ariel Noam Micah Shira Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellena or Talya more popular?

Talya is more popular, ranked #2801 compared to Ellena at #2816 in the United States.

What do Ellena and Talya mean?

Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Talya means "dew of God, God's dew" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellena and Talya boy or girl names?

Ellena is primarily a girl name. Talya is primarily a girl name.

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