Elena name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Elena
Story and style
Elena is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Elena is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank65th in 2021
Listed years5/18 years
TrendLimited Data
First listed2019
StyleLess Common
Length5 letters
More about Elena
Background notes
What style of name is Elena?
Elena feels less common. It sits naturally beside names like Elizabeth, Eleanor, Ella and Abigail: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Elena ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Elena was most recently listed at 93rd in 2025, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 5 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 93rd |
| 2024 | 80th |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | 79th |
| 2021 | 65th |
| 2020 | Not in top 100 |
| 2019 | 82nd |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | Not in top 100 |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |