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Elenia

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Pronounced eh-LEN-ee-ah /ɛˈlɛn.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Elena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A bright, shining light: Elenia is a form of Elena/Helen. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-LEN-ee-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA form of Elena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#15558 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elenia is a form of Elena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LEN-ee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Elena. Rare, a-bright-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Elena comes from Helen, Greek 'a bright, shining light' — Elenia is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eh-LEN-ee-ah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Elena — routes layered

Variations

ElenaElenyaHelenia

Nicknames

Ellie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elenia mean?

Elenia is a form of Elena — Greek 'a bright, shining light' (from Helen); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elenia?

It's said eh-LEN-ee-ah /ln.i./ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elenia a boy or girl name?

Elenia is a girl's name.

How popular is Elenia?

Elenia is a very rare name in the U.S.