Lena is a girl's name of Polish origin meaning “Meaning 'bright' or 'shining light,' it is a name that has gained popularity in Poland and is often associated with beauty..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Lenka. As of 2023, Lena ranks #271 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #251 in 2022.
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LEH-nah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #271 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Lena means “Meaning 'bright' or 'shining light,' it is a name that has gained popularity in Poland and is often associated with beauty..” It is a girl's name of Polish origin.
Lena is pronounced LEH-nah.
Lena is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Lena currently ranks #271 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Lena include Lenka.
Middle names that pair well with Lena include Lena Julia, Lena Maja.
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