The nameIlena

Ilena is a girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

It is close to Elena and Ilona, forms of Helen.

Origin

A modern creation of European inspiration.

History

First given in France in the late 1960s, Ilena peaked in the early 2010s, then declined.

Popularity of the name Ilena

Ilena in France

2799thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (70 births)
1,020babies named Ilena in France since 1900
03570 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ilena was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 495 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Ilena. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Ilena in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilena mean?

It is close to Elena and Ilona, forms of Helen.

What is the origin of the name Ilena?

A modern creation of European inspiration.

Is Ilena a girl's or a boy's name?

Ilena is a girl's name.