Ileana vs Helena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ileana

Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

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Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Ileana Rank #2,408

Helena Rank #414

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

Is Ileana or Helena more popular?

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

What do Ileana and Helena mean?

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

Are Ileana and Helena boy or girl names?

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