Jelena
Jelena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /jɛˈleɪnə/
Meaning and origin of Jelena
- A transliteration of the Russian female given name Еле́на (Jeléna), equivalent to Helen.
- A transliteration of the Pannonian Rusyn female given name Єлена (Jelena), equivalent to Helen.
Etymology
Borrowed from Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian Еле́на (Jeléna) and Pannonian Rusyn Єлена (Jelena), from Latin Helena, from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē). Doublet of Helen and Ellen.
How popular is Jelena?
Since 1880, 1,633 girls in the U.S. have been named Jelena. Its highest rank for girls was #2583 in 2017. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Jelena FAQ
What does the name Jelena mean?
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Еле́на (Jeléna), equivalent to Helen. A transliteration of the Pannonian Rusyn female given name Єлена (Jelena), equivalent to Helen. Borrowed from Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian Еле́на (Jeléna) and Pannonian Rusyn Єлена (Jelena), from Latin Helena, from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē). Doublet of Helen and Ellen.
How popular is the name Jelena?
Since 1880, 1,633 girls in the U.S. have been named Jelena. Its highest rank for girls was #2583 in 2017. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jelena a boy or girl name?
Jelena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,633 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.