Names Starting With H
GirlGreek#343 in 2025
Helena
Helena is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “bright, shining light; torch.” It ranked #343 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
HEL-eh-nah or heh-LAY-nah
meaning & origin
The name Helena means “bright, shining light; torch.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
The Latinized form of the Greek Helene. Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine, is credited with discovering the True Cross in Jerusalem, cementing the name's Christian significance. It also evokes the remote Atlantic island of Saint Helena.
popularity over time
#4472020
#4182021
#3912022
#3662023
#3432024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #343 |
| 2023 | #366 |
| 2022 | #391 |
| 2021 | #418 |
| 2020 | #447 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Helena
- Saint Helena (empress)
- Helena Bonham Carter (actress)
- Helena Christensen (model)
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