Ilene vs Katalea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilene

Girl #5,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek Helen/Irene influence

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,678
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ile, Lee, Lenie

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Katalea

Girl #5,717 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pure meadow"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,717
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kata, Kat, Kate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilene Rank #5,678
Katalea Rank #5,717

Ilene is more popular, ranked #5678 vs #5717 for Katalea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilene ___

  • Ilene Marie
  • Ilene Grace
  • Ilene Ann
  • Ilene Rose
  • Ilene Louise
  • Ilene Claire

Katalea ___

  • Katalea Rose
  • Katalea Grace
  • Katalea Ann
  • Katalea Mae
  • Katalea Jane
  • Katalea Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilene

Marlene Pauline Doreen Joan Shirley

If you choose Katalea

Amelia Isabella Arabella Sebastian Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilene or Katalea more popular?

Ilene is more popular, ranked #5678 compared to Katalea at #5717 in the United States.

What do Ilene and Katalea mean?

Ilene means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helen/Irene influence origin). Katalea means "pure meadow" (Greek/Latin origin).

Are Ilene and Katalea boy or girl names?

Ilene is primarily a girl name. Katalea is primarily a girl name.

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