Charlotte vs Ileana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ileana

Girl #2,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Romanian)

Cultural Roots

Romanian Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,408
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lea, Ana, Illie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ileana Rank #2,408

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2408 for Ileana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Ileana ___

  • Ileana Rose
  • Ileana Sofia
  • Ileana Maria
  • Ileana Grace
  • Ileana Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ileana

Catalina Valentina Mihai Stefan Luminita

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ileana more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ileana at #2408 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ileana mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ileana means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Romanian) origin).

Are Charlotte and Ileana boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ileana is primarily a girl name.

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