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Lena

Pronunciation: [ l-EEN-uh ]

Boy Name #17,178 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lena is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Lena often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#17,178
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Lena is also used as a girl name, ranked #263.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lena

Is Lena a boy or girl name?
Lena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17178. As a girl name, it is ranked #263. Lena is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Lena?
Lena is pronounced l-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Lena?
Lena is currently ranked #17178 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Lena a common or rare name?
Lena is an uncommon name, ranked #17178 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lena

Lena is a boy name .

Is Lena a boy or girl name? Lena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,178 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #263. Lena is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lena is currently ranked #17,178 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lena include Lennox, Lennon, Lenny, Lenox, Lenin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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