Elena
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bright; Shining Light
Background: The name Elena originates from the Greek name 'Helena,' which means 'bright' or 'shining light.' It has been adopted into various languages, including Spanish and Italian, where it is used with similar meanings, maintaining its association with brightness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#365
Total births
103,247
Most popular decade
2020s
(64,011 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+76 ranks)
Years in Top 100
9
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1932
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,092
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 12
- Peak rank
- #4,270
- Most recent year
- 2017
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,243
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #628
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 4,567
- Peak rank
- #45
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,567
- Recent rank
- #45
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).