Ilene vs Tulsa

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilene Rank #5,678
Tulsa Rank #5,491

Tulsa is more popular, ranked #5491 vs #5678 for Ilene.

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

Tulsa ___

  • Tulsa Rose
  • Tulsa Mae
  • Tulsa Grace
  • Tulsa Jane
  • Tulsa Skye
  • Tulsa Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Tulsa

Dakota Cheyenne Sedona Memphis Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilene or Tulsa more popular?

Tulsa is more popular, ranked #5491 compared to Ilene at #5678 in the United States.

What do Ilene and Tulsa mean?

Ilene means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helen/Irene influence origin). Tulsa means "old town" (Creek/Muscogee origin).

Are Ilene and Tulsa boy or girl names?

Ilene is primarily a girl name. Tulsa is primarily a girl name.

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