Elena
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“Shining light; bright one”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Elena is a Greek / Spanish name meaning "Shining light; bright one." Currently ranked #121 nationally with 4,567 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +48% vs the previous decade.
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