Illiana vs Yelena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yelena

Girl #2,485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,485
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lena, Yela, Yelya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Illiana Rank #2,303
Yelena Rank #2,485

Illiana is more popular, ranked #2303 vs #2485 for Yelena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Illiana ___

  • Illiana Rose
  • Illiana Grace
  • Illiana Marie
  • Illiana Sofia
  • Illiana Claire
  • Illiana Jade

Yelena ___

  • Yelena Sophia
  • Yelena Natalia
  • Yelena Irina
  • Yelena Anastasia
  • Yelena Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Illiana

Elias Natalia Sebastian Valentina Joaquin

If you choose Yelena

Anastasia Dmitri Natasha Mikhail Olga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Illiana or Yelena more popular?

Illiana is more popular, ranked #2303 compared to Yelena at #2485 in the United States.

What do Illiana and Yelena mean?

Illiana means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helene origin). Yelena means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Illiana and Yelena boy or girl names?

Illiana is primarily a girl name. Yelena is primarily a girl name.

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