Ilena: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: eel-ehn-ah
Origin: Mexico
gender-female

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Region Origin: Andean States, Southern Europe, Central America
Meaning: Torch or light

Ilena is a less common name with origins in various cultures, including Spanish and Italian. It is also a name of Greek origin, meaning torch or light, and is related to the name Elena. The name has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with an increase in its ranking from 13800 in 2000 to 6486 in 2023. It has some meanings associated with light and torch, but not commonly found in literature or mythology. Ilena is significant due to its association with literary characters and its unique cultural heritage.

Ilena Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ilena is currently #14315 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ilena is currently #8144 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ilena is currently #7260 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ilena is currently #4148 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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