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Illeana

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Pronounced ih-lee-AH-nuh /ɪ.liˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Illeana is a doubled-L spelling of Ileana, the Romanian name usually linked to Helen — from a Greek root suggesting brightness or torchlight. Ileana Cosanzeana is the radiant princess of Romanian folk tales.Low

In 30 seconds: A fairy-tale name: Illeana spells Ileana, Romania's Helen — 'bright, shining' (said 'ih-lee-AH-nuh').
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Origin MediumRomanian, Greek
MeaningIlleana is a doubled-L spelling of Ileana, the Romanian name usually linked to Helen — from a Greek root suggesting brightness or torchlight. Ileana Cosanzeana is the radiant princess of Romanian folk tales.
U.S. rank (2024)#14092 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 384

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519272024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Illeana is a variant spelling of Ileana, the Romanian relative of Helen, a name from a Greek root evoking brightness and torchlight. Romanian folklore gives it to Ileana Cosanzeana, the shining princess of the stories (said 'ih-lee-AH-nuh').

It is rare for girls in the U.S., where the single-L Ileana is more usual. Lyrical, romantic, and four beats long.

Did you know? In Romanian folk tales, Ileana Cosanzeana is the luminous princess every hero sets out to find. Illeana is that name with an extra L — and the Helen glow, 'bright, shining', still in it (said 'ih-lee-AH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Illeana — Variant of Ileana; Romanian form of Helen; Ileana Cosanzeana

Variations

IleanaIlianaIleanna

Nicknames

IlieLeaAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Illeana mean?

Illeana spells Ileana, the Romanian form of Helen, from a Greek root suggesting 'bright; shining'.

How do you pronounce Illeana?

It's said ih-lee-AH-nuh /ɪ.liˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Illeana a boy or girl name?

Illeana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Illeana?

Illeana is a rare name for girls in the U.S.; the spelling Ileana is more common.

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