Elena

Pronunciation: [ EHL-uhn-ah ]

Boy Name #39,080 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elena is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL-uhn-ah.

Parents who love the name Elena often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #39,080
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ele Ely Eleie

Also a Girl Name

Elena is also used as a girl name, ranked #45.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elena

Is Elena a boy or girl name?

Elena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39080. As a girl name, it is ranked #45. Elena is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Elena?

Elena is pronounced EHL-uhn-ah.

How popular is the name Elena?

Elena is currently ranked #39080 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elena?

Common nicknames for Elena include Ele, Ely, and Eleie.

Is Elena a common or rare name?

Elena is an uncommon name, ranked #39080 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elena

Elena is a boy name .

Is Elena a boy or girl name? Elena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,080 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45. Elena is more commonly used as a girl name.

Elena is currently ranked #39,080 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elena include Ele, Ely, and Eleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.