Yelena
Yelena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Yelena
- A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Russian female given name Еле́на (Eléna), equivalent to Helen.
Etymology
From Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian Еле́на (Jeléna), from Latin Helena, from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē). Doublet of Helena.
How popular is Yelena?
Since 1880, 1,626 girls in the U.S. have been named Yelena. Its highest rank for girls was #1504 in 2022. In 2025, 112 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Sibling name ideas for Yelena
Names that peaked around the same time as Yelena and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Yelena FAQ
What does the name Yelena mean?
A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Russian female given name Еле́на (Eléna), equivalent to Helen. From Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian Еле́на (Jeléna), from Latin Helena, from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē). Doublet of Helena.
How popular is the name Yelena?
Since 1880, 1,626 girls in the U.S. have been named Yelena. Its highest rank for girls was #1504 in 2022. In 2025, 112 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Yelena a boy or girl name?
Yelena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,626 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.