Ellena vs Uma

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

Playground Safety Score

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Uma

Girl #2,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nation, community"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Jewish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,724
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellena Rank #2,816
Uma Rank #2,724

Uma is more popular, ranked #2724 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

Uma ___

  • Uma Rose
  • Uma Jade
  • Uma Simone
  • Uma Grace
  • Uma Pearl
  • Uma Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellena

Sophia Oliver Isabella Sebastian Charlotte

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellena or Uma more popular?

Uma is more popular, ranked #2724 compared to Ellena at #2816 in the United States.

What do Ellena and Uma mean?

Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellena and Uma boy or girl names?

Ellena is primarily a girl name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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