With nearly 74,000 French women named in 2025, this female first name continues to shine in the national records, supported by its short sounds and its radiant symbolism.
A first name that embodies the brightness of the sun
Greek from Greek hêlêmeaning “brilliance of the sun”, the feminine first name Lena crosses the borders and the eras. If he is associated with the international form of Hélène, he also found an anchoring in Brittany, where he is considered to be a diminutive of Elena. Léna seduced with her simplicity and musicality, joining the trend of short names in “A” which still mark the French list of 2025.
A dazzling ascent since the 1980s
Until the 1980s, this first name remained very discreet in France, attributed to less than 50 little girls per year. In a decade, its boom was spectacular, propelled by the fashion of short first names and its charm both Breton and international. In 2025, he occupied 14th place in the female top 20, just behind Lina and in front of Inaya, confirming her stability within the elite of first names.
Variants and competition with Elena
Léna is available in several variants – Lehna, Lena or Lenna – which remain more confidential. Its direct rival, Elena, progresses regularly and is now in the national top 50, attractive in particular by its Mediterranean appearance and its historical resonance, inherited from the legendary Hélène de Troy. In French -speaking countries, Léna still resists Switzerland and Wallonia, but gradually declines in Quebec for the benefit of Elena.
Symbolic portrait and associated personality
According to characterology, the women named thus are marked by dynamism, courage, curiosity and independence, qualities reinforced by a certain charisma. A solar personality, like his etymology.