US Popularity:4465
Origin:Russian
Meaning:shining light
Yelena meaning “shining light,” is a girl’s name of Russian origin. This name derives from the Greek name Helenē, a prelude to the name Helena, which shares the same meaning. For Marvel fanatics, you might’ve recognized this name from the adoptive sister of Natasha Romanov, Yelena Belova, in Black Widow. This name can also be found in the popular anime manga, Attack on Titan with the leader of the Anti-Marleyan Volunteers. Whether you want to honor baby’s Russian heritage, show your love for Marvel, or even anime, this is the name for you.

How Popular Is The Name Yelena?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Yelena is currently #4068 on The Bump
Girl:Yelena is currently #2708 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Yelena is currently #4465 in U.S. births
Girl:Yelena is currently #2503 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2503
in 2023
- 1000
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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