Ileana vs Maritza

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

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Maritza

Girl #2,236 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Bulgarian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,236
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Mara, Ritza

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Popularity Comparison

Ileana Rank #2,408
Maritza Rank #2,236

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 vs #2408 for Ileana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ileana ___

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

Maritza ___

  • Maritza Elena
  • Maritza Sofia
  • Maritza Isabel
  • Maritza Lucia
  • Maritza Carmen
  • Maritza Esperanza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ileana

Catalina Valentina Mihai Stefan Luminita

If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ileana or Maritza more popular?

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 compared to Ileana at #2408 in the United States.

What do Ileana and Maritza mean?

Ileana means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Romanian) origin). Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ileana and Maritza boy or girl names?

Ileana is primarily a girl name. Maritza is primarily a girl name.

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