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Elena

female

Meaning

"Bright, Shining Light"

From Greek Helen-related forms, it conveys brightness and circulated widely through Spanish, Italian, and Eastern Christian naming traditions.

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Popularity History of Elena

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#45Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#45

Elena was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+2

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Elena Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Elena

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Spanish, Italian
Syllables3
Length5 letters

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