Lena
Pronunciation: [ l-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 16 babies have been named Lena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,178 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,178
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Lena is also used as a girl name, ranked #263.
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#17,114 in US
Gaelic origin
"son of the champion"
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Slavic origin
#17,183 in US
Latin via Old French origin
"true, genuine"
#17,205 in US
Bantu origin
"energetic, lively"
#17,128 in US
Vietnamese/Chinese origin
"peace, peaceful"
#17,189 in US
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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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