Elena Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elena is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elena?
Elena is spelled E-L-E-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Elena at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Elena is a form of Helen, which may derive from the Greek “Helene,” meaning “torch” or “light.”
- Origin
- Elena is commonly associated with the Greek name Helen and is used in various European cultures.
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEH-nah · 3 syllables
Elena Popularity in 2025
Rank#42
Recorded Births4,836
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage rose 4 places to #42 and recorded 259 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1,551 places to #10,695 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Elena Mean?
Elena is a form of Helen, which may derive from the Greek “Helene,” meaning “torch” or “light.”
Origin: Elena is commonly associated with the Greek name Helen and is used in various European cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Elena?
Pronunciationeh-LEH-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elena?
- History
- The name Elena has been used as a variant of Helen, which appears in classical literature and history.
Elena Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 4,836 | #42 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2024 | Girls | 4,577 | #46 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,276 | #47 |
| 2022 | Girls | 4,290 | #49 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,283 | #53 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,930 | #55 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,949 | #60 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,776 | #67 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,882 | #68 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,190 | #94 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,898 | #106 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,616 | #121 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,393 | #132 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,275 | #139 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,939 | #160 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,886 | #164 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,685 | #195 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,627 | #209 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,744 | #192 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,875 | #187 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,604 | #217 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
When Was Elena Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
4,836 recorded births
National rank #42
2024 · Girls
4,577 recorded births
National rank #46
2022 · Girls
4,290 recorded births
National rank #49
2021 · Girls
4,283 recorded births
National rank #53
Where Elena Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #13 | 38 |
| TX | #15 | 786 |
| AZ | #20 | 151 |
| CA | #21 | 809 |
| IL | #25 | 206 |
| FL | #30 | 355 |
| NV | #33 | 44 |
| WA | #35 | 122 |