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Ellena

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Pronounced EHL-uh-nuh /ˈɛl.ə.nə/Medium

Meaning: TorchMedium

In 30 seconds: Ellena is an English girl's name meaning 'torch,' a spelling within the Helen family.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningTorch

U.S. rank (2025)#3792 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,525

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

Ellena belongs to the wide Helen family, whose shared meaning is 'torch' or 'bright light.' It sits among variations like Elena, Ellen, Helen, Helena, and Hellen, each a different shade of the same classic name. The doubled 'll' here gives the old name a slightly softer, modern look.

Bearers of the closely related Elena spelling include Elena Verdugo and Elena Anaya, showing the name's reach across cultures. Across the group, the bright 'torch' meaning carries through every spelling.

Did you know? Ellena is a spelling variant of Elena, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'torch' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Ellena — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ElenaEllenHelenHelenaHellen

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Elena Verdugo (1925–2017)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Elena Anaya (1975–present)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Ellena…

Elena— A listed variation with the same 'torch' meaning and a single 'l'.

Helena— The fuller classic form behind Ellena's bright meaning.

Helen— The root name of the whole family Ellena belongs to.

Ellen— A trimmed variation sharing the same origin and light meaning.

Hellen— A respelling listed alongside Ellena in the same family.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellena mean?

Ellena is usually explained as meaning 'torch' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Ellena?

It's commonly said EHL-uh-nuh /ˈɛl.ə.nə/.

Is Ellena a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ellena is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ellena?

In 2024, Ellena ranked #2821 in the U.S. for girls, with 59 births recorded.