Of Troy; shining light; or my God has answered
Ileana is a name with multiple etymological threads. In Romanian, it is a variation of Helen, meaning 'shining light' or 'torch' in Greek. In Spanish and Italian contexts, it is sometimes linked to the Hebrew name Eliana, meaning 'my God has answered'.
About 50 girls were named Ileana in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First Cuban-American elected to Congress
Prominent Indian film actress
Archduchess of Austria and youngest daughter of King Ferdinand I
American actress and granddaughter of Melvyn Douglas
The same feel as Ileana — far less common.
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