Jelena
- Pronunciation
- [Je-le-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Shining Light
- Origin
- Russian
Jelena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,607 baby girls have been named Jelena. The name peaked in 2017 with 68 US births that year (rank #2583). In 2024, ranked #4405 nationally — 1,822 places below its 2017 peak.
Top States for Jelena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jelena births are: California (145), Texas (89), Florida (63).
Other Russian-Origin Names Like Jelena
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6-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jelena's exact length and starting letter: Jabari, Jabbar, Jacira, Jackie, Jaclyn.
Quick Facts About Jelena
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galina | Bright One HELENKA | Female | Russian |
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Compare Jelena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jelena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).