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Olenna

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Pronounced oh-LEN-ah /oʊˈlɛn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Olena (the Ukrainian Helen) — from Greek, 'a torch; light; the shining one'; also the name of a Game of Thrones character; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A torch; light: Olenna ties to Olena (the Ukrainian Helen) — 'light'. Lyrical, regal, and warm (said 'oh-LEN-ah').
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Origin LowGreek, Ukrainian
MeaningA form of Olena (the Ukrainian Helen) — from Greek, 'a torch; light; the shining one'; also the name of a Game of Thrones character; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5516 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520172025

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

Olenna is a form of Olena — the Ukrainian form of Helen, from Greek, 'a torch; light; the bright, shining one' — and is also the name of the clever, formidable Lady Olenna Tyrell of Game of Thrones (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, regal name (said 'oh-LEN-ah'; nickname Lena).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-torch-and-light at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Olena is the Ukrainian form of Helen, 'a torch; light; the shining one' (Greek) — Olenna is a double-n form, lyrical and regal (also the sharp-witted Olenna Tyrell of Game of Thrones, which we note; said 'oh-LEN-ah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Olena — routes layered; fictional bearer noted

Variations

OlenaElenaHelena

Nicknames

Lena

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Elena— a kin Helen form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olenna mean?

Olenna ties to Olena (the Ukrainian Helen) — Greek 'a torch; light'; it is also a Game of Thrones name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Olenna?

It's said oh-LEN-ah /oʊˈlɛn.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Olenna a boy or girl name?

Olenna is a girl's name.

How popular is Olenna?

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

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