Helena vs Ileana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

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Helena Rank #414

Ileana Rank #2,408

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 vs #2408 for Ileana.

Is Helena or Ileana more popular?

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Ileana at #2408 in the United States.

What do Helena and Ileana mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin). Ileana means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Romanian) origin).

Are Helena and Ileana boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Ileana is primarily a girl name.