The baby name Illeana is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ih-LEE-ə-nə (IPA: /ɪˈliːənə/).
Illeana is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Illeana is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ih-LEE-ə-nə (IPA: /ɪˈliːənə/).
Illeana is Greek in Origin.
Illeana is a modern English respelling of Ileana/Iliana, names rooted in Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Most directly it reflects Romanian Ileana, the local form of Helena (Greek Helene), meaning “torch; shining light.” In Spanish and Italian spheres, the single-L form can also echo Eliana, from Hebrew “my God has answered,” so families may read Illeana through either tradition.
Ileana endures in Romanian lore via Ileana Cosânzeana, a radiant fairy-tale princess, helping keep the name in regional use. The double-L spelling surfaces in English records in the mid-20th century and remains rare, familiar through actress Illeana Douglas. Related forms include Ileana, Iliana, Eliana, Ileanna/Illeanna, Elena, Helena, and Ilina; nicknames Illy, Lili, Lena, and Lina.
| Illeana Douglas Illeana Douglas is an American actress and filmmaker best known for her roles in films like Goodfellas, Cape Fear, and To Die For. She made her screen debut in Hello Again in 1987 and became a familiar face in both mainstream and independent movies throughout the 1990s. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 2008 | #403 | 4 | 3,186 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #519 | 14 | 11,342 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,173 | 11 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Illeana is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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