Girl name guide

Elena name meaning, origin and style

Elena is a Greek and European form of Helen name commonly associated with torch; shining light.

Origin

Greek and European form of Helen

Meaning

torch; shining light

Say it

eh-LAY-nuh

Choosing Elena

A luminous international choice whose pronunciation can vary gracefully by language.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.