Lena

Rank 251st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Lena was 251st most popular baby name for girls and 544th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,217 babies were named Lena in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,762 babies in the United States were named Lena. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Lena is around 35 to 37 years old.

The name "Lena" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Lena include Lee and Leni.

Lena Meaning & Origin

Lena is a name of Greek origin that means "oak tree," suggesting strength, reliability, and beauty.

The name Lena is described as enigmatic, vibrant and endearing.

Pronunciation

Lena is pronounced lee-nuh in English. The name Lena has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lena

The name Lena can be found in various languages and cultures, it's used in Swedish, Polish, German, Finnish, English, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, and many others, making it a truly international name.

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Geography

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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