The nameYelena
Yelena is a Russian form of Helen, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Helen, it is linked to the Greek hêlê, "sunlight".
Origin
Greek, through the Russian Elena.
History
First found in France in 1980, Yelena has risen steadily and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Yelena
Yelena in France
Yelena was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 625 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Yelena. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Yelena in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 69 births a year.
Yelena in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yelena mean?
Like Helen, it is linked to the Greek hêlê, "sunlight".
What is the origin of the name Yelena?
Greek, through the Russian Elena.
Is Yelena a girl's or a boy's name?
Yelena is a girl's name.