The nameAnna-Lena

Anna-Lena is a compound girl's name, well liked in Germany and Austria. It was given in Austria mostly in the mid 2000s.

Meaning

Anna-Lena combines Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace", and Lena, a pet form of Helena or Magdalena.

Origin

German.

History

The name peaked in Austria in the mid 2000s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.

Popularity of the name Anna-Lena

Anna-Lena in Austria

669thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2004peak year (122 births)
1,968babies named Anna-Lena in Austria since 1984
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Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Anna-Lena was most popular in Austria in the 2000s, with 943 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Anna-Lena. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Anna-Lena in Austria were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anna-Lena mean?

Anna-Lena combines Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace", and Lena, a pet form of Helena or Magdalena.

What is the origin of the name Anna-Lena?

German.

Is Anna-Lena a girl's or a boy's name?

Anna-Lena is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Anna-Lena?

Variants and related names of Anna-Lena include Helena.