NAME PROFILE
Elena
Elena is a name of Greek origin meaning 'bright, shining light.' It embodies warmth, intelligence, and charisma, often associated with individuals who are both nurturing and inspiring.
Key Stats
| Total births | 108,117 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%NY — 21%MA — 21%CA — 20%NM — 18%
Notable People
Elena Gilbert (Character in *The Vampire Diaries*) · Elena Kagan (Supreme Court Justice) · Elena Ferrante (Author of *My Brilliant Friend*) · Elena Anaya (Spanish Actress) · Elena Bonham Carter (Actress)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LenaEllie
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