Bright, shining light or torch
Ileanna is a variant of the Greek name Helen or the Romanian name Ileana. It carries the etymological weight of 'shining light' and is often associated with the mythological Helen of Troy. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a variation of the Hebrew name Ilana, meaning tree.
Less common today
Ileanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,022 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First Cuban-American elected to Congress
American actress and director
Puerto Rican singer known as iLe
Archduchess of Austria and daughter of King Ferdinand I
