Elena is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #167 in 2023 with 306 recorded births. This places Elena in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 394 births ranking #135. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 43.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 838 girls born was named Elena. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Elena is a beautiful international classic meaning bright or shining light. It feels elegant, clear, and very widely loved.
The name has strong use across many European languages and remains a favourite because it sounds refined without being difficult. Its cross-cultural ease is one of its biggest strengths.