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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ellena — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ellen|Elleni
GreekGirl↓ Declining

Ellena

eh-LEE-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2821
↓ Declining
#2821
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2648 in 2021
5yr change
-59 ranks
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2821 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Ellena

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2821

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-59 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek RootClassicRomantic3-syllableFeminineRareElaborated FormVintage AppealLyrical
Character
graceful elegancegentle kindnessquiet strengthartistic sensitivitywarm compassion
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ellenas

eccentricthoughtfulcreativeunconventionalexpressive
STRONG
High confidence

Ellena is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2821 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -59 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2821 · very rare
Ellena at a Glance
Meaning:From Helen, derived from Greek 'helene' meaning 'bright' or 'shining one'. Ellena is a modern elaboration with softer, more lyrical quality.
Language root:Greek · Latin · Italian
Peak rank:#2648 in 2021
5yr change:-59 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
HelenaElenaElianaIleanaSelena
Similar Style
ArabellaIsabelleOpheliaJulianaAdriana
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ellena
SofiaIsabellaLuciaNataliaEmmaOliviaMargot
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Arabella
Latin · #206
→ Stable
Isabelle
French · #170
→ Stable
Ophelia
Greek · #261
→ Stable
Juliana
Latin · #250
→ Stable
Adriana
Latin · #323
→ Stable
Sophia
Greek · #6
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ellena illustration
Name Intelligence
Ellena · Overview
Summary

Ellena is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2821 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Ellena carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 59 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
ellena.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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