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Ileana is a name of Greek origin, derived from 'Helene,' meaning light or torch. It has evolved through historical forms such as Helene and Eleni. The name is often associated with brightness and femininity. It does not have a biblical background and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Romania and Greek cultures. Variants include Elena and Iliana. Today, Ileana is viewed as an elegant name, with notable figures like Ileana D'Cruz contributing to its modern image.

The name Ileana is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ileana has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ileana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4018th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4616th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2184th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1808th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1525th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1974th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2164th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ileana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.