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Iliana
GirlGreek, Spanish· “uncertain; possibly from Ilion or Helen”
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly from Ilion or Helen (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Greek, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- il-ee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #730
- US babies 2025
- 380
- Best rank
- #654 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Iliana
Iliana is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly from Ilion or Helen”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Greek and Spanish roots.
Iliana is a name with uncertain origins. It may come from the Greek Ilion, another name for Troy, or be a form of Eliana or of Ileana, a Romanian name related to Helen. Some sources also connect it with the Greek word for "sun," but that link is not certain. Iliana is used in Greece, Eastern Europe and Spanish-speaking countries, and it has grown in the United States among families who like its melodic sound. It has a flowing, feminine rhythm, and Ili and Liana make gentle nicknames.
Popularity over time
Iliana first appears in US Social Security records in 1955. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 37 different years, starting in 1986. Its best national rank was #654 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 453 babies. In 2025, 380 babies were named Iliana, and it ranked #730 nationally. That is 26% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,279 in 1980, #819 in 2000, #748 in 2010, and #730 in 2025. Of the 13,339 US girls named Iliana since records began, 26% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,413 babies. Since 2010, 5,349 more have been named Iliana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jakayla, Taliyah, Cherish, Taniya, and Adyson.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Iliana ranked highest in New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #227 | 7 |
| Arizona | #429 | 16 |
| California | #452 | 74 |
| Oklahoma | #460 | 9 |
| Texas | #485 | 67 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Iliana is usually pronounced il-ee-AH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with I and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Iliana
A few middle names that flow with Iliana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Iliana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iliana mean?
Iliana is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly from Ilion or Helen”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Greek and Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Iliana?
Iliana has Greek and Spanish roots. Iliana is a name with uncertain origins.
Is Iliana a popular name?
Yes. Iliana ranked #730 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Iliana a boy or girl name?
Iliana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Iliana?
Iliana is usually pronounced il-ee-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings