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Helena Meaning and Origin

Helena is English, Greek given name meaning The name Helena is of Greek origin and means "light" or "bright.".

Helena is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Helena is currently #473 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Helena are Helena Sukova, Helena.

Helena is a 6 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Helena name meaning

The name Helena is of Greek origin and means "light" or "bright."

Helena name origin

English Greek

Name facts

6 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Helena is ranked #473 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Helena were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Helena in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Helena in Canada

Celebrities named Helena

Helena Sukova (Tennis)
Helena (Mythology)

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Helena - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Helena?
The meaning of the name Helena is The name Helena is of Greek origin and means "light" or "bright.".
What is the origin of the name Helena?
The origin of the name Helena is English Greek .
Is Helena a girl or boy name?
The name Helena is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Helena were boys, 100.00% of babies called Helena were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Helena?
According to statistics, Helena is ranked 473th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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