Laena

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Pronounced LAY-nah /ˈleɪ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: -ae- spelling of Lena/Laina — a short form of Helena ('light') or Magdalena ('of Magdala'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and lyrical: Laena spells Lena/Laina — 'light' or 'of Magdala'. Gentle, elegant, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

Meaning-ae- spelling of Lena/Laina — a short form of Helena ('light') or Magdalena ('of Magdala'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5078 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 120

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

Laena is an -ae- spelling of Lena/Laina — a short form of Helena, Greek 'light', or Magdalena, 'of Magdala' (routes layered, which we note). A gentle, elegant name; the -ae- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, light-or-of-Magdala at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Lena is a short form of Helena ('light') or Magdalena ('of Magdala') — Laena is an -ae- spelling; soft and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Lena — routes layered

Variations

LenaLainaLayna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laena mean?

Laena spells Lena/Laina — a short form of Helena ('light') or Magdalena ('of Magdala'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Laena?

It's said LAY-nah /ˈleɪ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laena a boy or girl name?

Laena is a girl's name.

How popular is Laena?

Laena is a rare name in the U.S.