Names Starting With E
GirlGreek#46 in 2025
Elena
Elena is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “bright, shining light.” It ranked #46 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
eh-LAY-nah
meaning & origin
The name Elena means “bright, shining light.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
A form of Helen, from the Greek Helene, possibly related to helios (sun) or selas (light). It is popular across Southern and Eastern Europe and has spread widely through the United States.
popularity over time
#502020
#492021
#482022
#472023
#462024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #46 |
| 2023 | #47 |
| 2022 | #48 |
| 2021 | #49 |
| 2020 | #50 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Elena
- Elena Ferrante
- Elena Gilbert (fictional)
- Elena Delle Donne
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