Havana 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

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Popularity Comparison

Havana Rank #2,517
Ileana Rank #2,408

Ileana is more popular, ranked #2408 vs #2517 for Havana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Havana ___

  • Havana Rose
  • Havana Grace
  • Havana Mae
  • Havana Lynn
  • Havana Claire
  • Havana Skye

Ileana ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Havana

Santiago Luna Mateo Isla Rio

If you choose Ileana

Catalina Valentina Mihai Stefan Luminita

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Havana or Ileana more popular?

Ileana is more popular, ranked #2408 compared to Havana at #2517 in the United States.

What do Havana and Ileana mean?

Havana means "port, harbor" (Spanish/Taino origin). Ileana means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Romanian) origin).

Are Havana and Ileana boy or girl names?

Havana is primarily a girl name. Ileana is primarily a girl name.

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