Ella vs Ileana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

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Ella Rank #30

Ileana Rank #2,408

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #2408 for Ileana.

Is Ella or Ileana more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Ileana at #2408 in the United States.

What do Ella and Ileana mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Ileana means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Romanian) origin).

Are Ella and Ileana boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Ileana is primarily a girl name.