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Helana

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Pronounced heh-LAH-nah /hɛˈlɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, luminous classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Helana is a form of Helena, 'light; shining' (said 'heh-LAH-nah'). Soft and classic.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, luminous classic.

U.S. rank (2023)#10613 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 560

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

Helana is a form of Helena ('light; shining; torch'). It reads soft and classic - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'heh-LAH-nah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Helana respells Helena, from the Greek Helene ('light; shining; torch') - keeping the classic's radiance in a soft spelling (said 'heh-LAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Helana — form of Helena 'light; shining'

Variations

HelenaHalenaHelanna

Nicknames

HelaLana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Helana mean?

Helana is a form of Helena, Greek for 'light; shining; torch.'

How do you pronounce Helana?

It's said heh-LAH-nah /hɛˈlɑː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Helana a boy or girl name?

Helana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Helana?

Helana is extremely rare in the U.S.