#4142024 rank
2024peak year
39,561babies named Helena since 1880
▲ +15%5-year trend
Helena popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Helena mean?
From Greek Helene, related to helene, 'torch' or 'light'. Borne by Saint Helena, mother of Constantine, and a heroine in Shakespeare.
OriginGreek
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Helena
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Famous Helenas
- Helena Bonham Carter, actress
Spellings & variants
HelenHelene
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