Ileta
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ileta
The name 'Ileta' is likely a variant of 'Ileana' or 'Ilta,' meaning "light" or "torch" from the Greek root *hel-* (ἥλιος, "sun") or possibly a feminine form of 'Ilet' derived from the Hebrew 'Eli' ("my God").
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Etymology
The name 'Ileta' is likely a variant of 'Ileana' or 'Ilta,' meaning "light" or "torch" from the Greek root *hel-* (ἥλιος, "sun") or possibly a feminine form of 'Ilet' derived from the Hebrew 'Eli' ("my God"). It is rare and not strongly tied to a specific culture or religion, though it may appear in Spanish-speaking or Eastern European contexts as a diminutive, with no notable historical figure or widespread usage.
Ileta currently ranks #6,196 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1932.
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