Ileana vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ileana

Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Ileana Rank #2,408

Ella Rank #30

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

Is Ileana or Ella more popular?

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

What do Ileana and Ella mean?

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

Are Ileana and Ella boy or girl names?

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