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Eleina

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

Meaning: -ei- spelling of Elena/Elaina — from Greek Helene, 'light, torch; bright'Medium

In 30 seconds: Light itself: Eleina spells Elena/Elaina — 'light, torch'. Elegant, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

Meaning-ei- spelling of Elena/Elaina — from Greek Helene, 'light, torch; bright'

U.S. rank (2025)#4287 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 482

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Eleina is an -ei- spelling of Elena/Elaina — from Greek Helene, 'light, torch; bright' (Helen of Troy). An elegant, lyrical name; the -ei- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Elena. Rare, light at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Elena/Helena means 'light, torch; bright' in Greek (Helen of Troy) — Eleina is a soft -ei- spelling; elegant and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Elena — root etymology

Variations

ElenaElainaEleena

Nicknames

LenaElle

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Elena— the standard spelling

Elaina— a fellow spelling

Eleni— the Greek Helen

Helena— the root name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eleina mean?

Eleina spells Elena/Elaina — Greek 'light, torch; bright'.

How do you pronounce Eleina?

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

Is Eleina a boy or girl name?

Eleina is a girl's name.

How popular is Eleina?

Eleina is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Elena is more common.