What is the origin of the name Ilena?

Ilena is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Ilena?

Ilena is currently ranked #9140 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ilena?

Ilena is pronounced ih-LEE-nuh.

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Ilena

ih-LEE-nuh

Popularity

#9140

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

686

Peak Year

#22 in 2008

First Recorded

1915

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Helen or Helena, meaning 'light' or 'torch' in Greek. Signifies brightness and beauty.

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Ile Lena Ellie

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Ile Lena Ellie

Spelling Variations

Eileena Illena

Similar Names

Elena Elina Helena Selena

Personality Traits

KindIntelligentBeautiful

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