Ilena name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek and Old French
Usage: English, Romanian and Spanish
Pronunciation: ill-AY-nuh
Meaning: Light, The Torch, Bright and Shining
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What does Ilena mean?

Origin of Offbeat Ilena is in Old French and Old Greek bestowed upon girls, meaning of Ilena is "Light, The Torch, Bright or Shining" is used predominantly in Romanian, Spanish and English.

Ilena is variant of widespread and ceaseless Aileen. Aileen is equivalent of Eileen in English, Gaelic and German languages. Also Aileen is Irish equivalent of Helen. Meaning of Aileen is Shining, Eveline and Power is rooted from Old French and Old Greek.

Ilena is variant of prevailing and perpetual Ilene. Ilene is variant form of well-liked Ileana. Also Ilene is variation of immutable and loved Helen. Ilene is another transcription of Eileen. Ilena is form of widely accepted and perpetual Helen.

Helen is form of Helene in English language. Anomalous Helen came from English and Old Greek, meaning of Helen is "Shining Light and Bright One Shining One". Ilena is a variant form of illustrous and perennial Eileen.

Eileen is variation of imperishable and loved Helen. Eileen is English equivalent of Eibhlin. Also Eileen is equivalent of Eibhlin in English language. Unfamiliar Eileen came from Irish and Old French, meaning of Eileen is "Shining, Burst of the Sun and Aveline".

Ilena is variant of dominant Ileana. Ileana is a variant form of acclaimed and ever lasting Helene. Also Ileana is form of customary and perpetual Aileen. Ileana is also variant form of celebrated Ilana.

Ileana is Romanian form of Helene. Unorthodox Latin and Old French Ileana, meaning of Ileana is "Brilliant, The Torch and Trojan".

How do I pronounce Ilena?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Ilena is ill-AY-nuh with emphasis on second AY syllable. It can also be pronounced as i-le-na.

Variants of Ilena

Ilenna, Ileana, Aileen, Eileen, Helen, Ilene, Helene, Ilana, Ileane, Leana, Aibhilin, Aveline, Aeleen, Alline, Alene, Ileen, Eibhlin, Ailee, Eyleen, Elle, Leona, Helenmarie

Middle Names for Ilena

Olia, view more middle names that goes with Ilena

How popular is the name Ilena?

Ilena is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 813 on girl names chart when 54 babies were named Ilena.

Over 616 people have been named Ilena in France. Ilena is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 69 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 3000.

Over 608 babies in United States have been named Ilena. Also, it is among the top 600 girl names in Switzerland. Over 132 babies in Switzerland have been named Ilena. Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 2001 and peaked in 2009 when it ranked 495th.

Over 165 babies in Belgium have been named Ilena.

Ilena is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now. Also, Ilena is a familiar name in Brazil, Indonesia and Russia.

As per our evaluation, over 1000 people has been named Ilena globally.

YearRankBirths
2023638018
2022799613
2021102299
2020837212
2019732015
2018105259
2017783414
2016886412
2015118198
2014847613
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Ilena in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands054138
Finland00015
Sweden0566
Norway0564
Denmark0090

What numerology tells about Ilena?

Back in time, you were too focused on your career until you realized there's something more important to live for. Situations and people don't bother you much unless they concern you in some way. When it comes to career, you don't play on the safe side but take risks in order to achieve even greater success. You prefer to have people work on your success instead of working on it yourself. Stop undervaluing love and relationships.

Go through the following names similar to Ilena

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  •  Margueritta - Uncommon girl name Margueritta is of Old Greek origin, meaning of Margueritta is "The Pearl". Margueritta is derived from Marguerite.
  •  Trice - Anomalous Old Greek Trice bestowed upon both genders, meaning of Trice is "The Hunteress and One who Reaps". Trice is short of Theresa.
  •  Nestore - Boy name Nestore is of Old Greek origin, principally used in Italian language, Nestore means "The Homecoming or Name of a King"

Sibling Names for Ilena

Here are some sibling name options that would pair well with the baby name "Ilena." Whether you're looking for a traditional or unique name, there's something on this list for any family. Take a look and find the perfect match for your new little one.

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Famous people named Ilena

  • Ilena de Castro acted in movie O Vendedor de Linguiça

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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