Illeana
il-ee-AH-nah
Illeana is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variant of Ileana or Ileanna, from Greek Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.”. It currently ranks #14092 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2005.
What Illeana Means
“A variant of Ileana or Ileanna, from Greek Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.”
The Story of Illeana
Picture a torch held high, piercing the darkness with a steady, guiding light.
Illeana is a variation of Ileana, stemming from the Greek name Helen. It carries the bright meaning of 'light' or 'torch,' a beacon through history since the late 1920s.
For your daughter, do you hope for a spirit that is graceful, kind, and keenly intelligent? Illeana is a name for a child who will illuminate the lives of others with her thoughtful nature.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#34 in 2005
Total Births
384
First Recorded
1927
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