Ileana vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ileana

Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Ileana Rank #2,408

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #2408 for Ileana.

Is Ileana or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Ileana at #2408 in the United States.

What do Ileana and Lena mean?

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

Are Ileana and Lena boy or girl names?

Ileana is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.