US Popularity Rank: 9567

Origin: Ukrainian

Meaning: Sunray; Shining light; Torch

Some search for a guiding light, but hopefully, your little one won't have to look too far to find theirs. Olena is a girl’s name most popular in Ukraine. Coming from the name Helen, which you might know for its mythological importance, it means "sunray," "shining light," or "torch" in Greek. More common variants like Elena and Eliana may have soaked up the spotlight, but Olena’s got a gorgeous glow you just can't ignore!