What origin is the name Ileana?

Ileana comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ileana a popular name?

Ileana is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Ileana?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Ileana — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Ileana

Q: Is Ileana a rare name?

Yes. Ileana does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ileana

Ileana

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Ileana is a greek girl's name meaning "Of Greek origin, this name translates to 'from the city of the lion,' referring to the ancient city of Ilion or Troy.".

Parents who choose Ileana pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "Of Greek origin, this name translates to 'from the city of the lion,' referring to the ancient city of Ilion or Troy.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Greek origin, this name translates to 'from the city of the lion,' referring to the ancient city of Ilion or Troy.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ileana

Very rare in US records

What does Ileana mean?

Ileana is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Of Greek origin, this name translates to 'from the city of the lion,' referring to the ancient city of Ilion or Troy.".