Lana vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

Cultural Roots

Greek German Russian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lana Rank #374
Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #374 for Lana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lana ___

  • Lana Rose
  • Lana Marie
  • Lana Grace
  • Lana Pearl
  • Lana Elizabeth
  • Lana Claire

Lena ___

  • Lena Rose
  • Lena Grace
  • Lena Marie
  • Lena Claire
  • Lena Jo
  • Lena Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lana

Nora Eva Vera Cole Leo

If you choose Lena

Otto Stefan Nina Petra Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lana or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Lana at #374 in the United States.

What do Lana and Lena mean?

Lana means "light" (Slavic origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Lana and Lena boy or girl names?

Lana is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.

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