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Lena

Lena is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “torch.” In 2024 it was given to 1,211 girls in the United States.

Lena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian · Spanish · German · Greek · Scandinavian
Meaning
“torch”
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛ.nə/
Also spelled
Helena

About the name Lena

Lena belongs to the Hindu & Indian and Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “torch” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Helena.

In the United States, Lena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #41 in 1884, and in 2024 1,211 babies received the name — 145,356 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#41 in 1884
Peak year
1917
Babies named Lena in 2024
1,211
Total since 1880
145,356

Spellings & short forms

Helena

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lena mean?

Lena means “torch” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lena a boy or girl name?

Lena is a girl name. In 2024, 1,211 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lena?

Lena comes from the Hindu & Indian, Spanish, German, Greek and Scandinavian tradition. It is also spelled Helena.

How popular is the name Lena?

Lena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #41 in 1884, and 1,211 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lena?

Lena is pronounced /ˈlɛ.nə/ (IPA).

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