Lena
Lena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlษ.nษ/ ยท /หli.na/
Meaning and origin of Lena
Root meaning: โclayโ
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Probably related to Old Norse leir (โclayโ) (see the references). (Town in Toten): From Old Norse lein.
How popular is Lena?
Since 1880, 146,479 girls and 326 boys in the U.S. have been named Lena (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #41 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #786 in 1888. In 2025 it ranked #279 for girls, with 1,106 babies given the name.
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Lena FAQ
What does the name Lena mean?
Lena traces back to a root meaning "clay". A female given name from Ancient Greek. Probably related to Old Norse leir (โclayโ) (see the references). (Town in Toten): From Old Norse lein.
What is the origin of the name Lena?
Lena is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Lena?
Since 1880, 146,479 girls and 326 boys in the U.S. have been named Lena (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #41 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #786 in 1888. In 2025 it ranked #279 for girls, with 1,106 babies given the name.
Is Lena a boy or girl name?
Lena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 146,479 girls and 326 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.