Name meaning & stats
Jelena
Jelena. 1,633 US babies since 1940, peak 2017. Notable Jelenas are 1.4× over-represented as tennis players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2017
1,633 US babies were named Jelena between 1940 and 2025.
Where Jelenas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
| Model | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Tennis player | 1.4× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable women who are tennis players, Jelenas show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 87% of Jelenas use it
- Jelena 87%
- Jelina 13%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2017)