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Elaena

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Pronounced eh-LAY-nah /ɛˈleɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Elena, itself the Italian, Spanish and Russian form of Helen, from Greek Helene - usually connected to helene ('torch') or to the root for 'shining light.' Elaena is also the name of a Targaryen princess in George R. R. Martin's books.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous classic respelled: Elaena is a spelling of Elena, from Helen, Greek for 'torch, light' (said 'eh-LAY-nah').
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningA modern spelling of Elena, itself the Italian, Spanish and Russian form of Helen, from Greek Helene - usually connected to helene ('torch') or to the root for 'shining light.' Elaena is also the name of a Targaryen princess in George R. R. Martin's books.
U.S. rank (2024)#15901 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elaena is a modern spelling of Elena, the Italian, Spanish and Russian form of Helen. The Greek Helene is generally connected to helene ('torch') or to a root meaning 'shining light,' and the name has travelled through Greek myth, Byzantine saints and half the languages of Europe. Readers of George R. R. Martin will also know Elaena Targaryen from the histories of Westeros, which has given this spelling a small modern following (said 'eh-LAY-nah').

It appears only in very small numbers against the commoner Elena. Rare, luminous, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Elena descends from Helen, a Greek name usually read as 'torch' or 'shining light' - and Elaena is also the name of a Targaryen princess in George R. R. Martin's Westeros histories.
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Elaena — Greek Helene 'torch, shining light'; Elena forms; Elaena Targaryen

Variations

ElenaElainaAlaina

Nicknames

EllaLenaLaney

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If you like Elaena…

Elena— the standard spelling it varies
Helena— the Greek original behind it
Alaina— a near-twin in sound
Selena— a like luminous three-beat name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elaena mean?

Elaena spells Elena, from the Greek Helen, usually read as 'torch' or 'shining light'; also a Game of Thrones name.

How do you pronounce Elaena?

It's said eh-LAY-nah /ɛˈleɪ.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elaena a boy or girl name?

Elaena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elaena?

Elaena is extremely rare in the U.S.

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