Lena vs Ileana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

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Lena Rank #263

Ileana Rank #2,408

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

Is Lena or Ileana more popular?

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

What do Lena and Ileana mean?

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

Are Lena and Ileana boy or girl names?

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