Helena
Helena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɛlənə/ · /hɛˈliːnə/
Meaning and origin of Helena
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
- A transliteration of the Pannonian Rusyn female given name Гелена (Helena), equivalent to Helen.
Etymology
A Latinate form of Helen, borrowed from Latin Helena.
How popular is Helena?
Since 1880, 40,412 girls in the U.S. have been named Helena. Its highest rank for girls was #194 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #363 for girls, with 841 babies given the name.
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Helena FAQ
What does the name Helena mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A transliteration of the Pannonian Rusyn female given name Гелена (Helena), equivalent to Helen. A Latinate form of Helen, borrowed from Latin Helena.
What is the origin of the name Helena?
Helena is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Helena?
Since 1880, 40,412 girls in the U.S. have been named Helena. Its highest rank for girls was #194 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #363 for girls, with 841 babies given the name.
Is Helena a boy or girl name?
Helena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 40,412 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.