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Illiana
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Greek· “variant of Iliana”
- Meaning
- variant of Iliana (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Greek
- Pronunciation
- il-ee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,467
- US babies 2025
- 72
- Best rank
- #2,131 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Illiana
Illiana is often said to mean “variant of Iliana”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Greek roots.
Illiana is a variant of Iliana, a name whose origin is disputed. Some sources relate it to Greek Ilias or to Ilion, the ancient name for Troy, others treat it as a form of Eliana or Helen, and still others connect it with the Romanian Ileana, a heroine of folk tales. None of these links is fully established. Illiana doubles the L and is said il-ee-AH-nuh. It is used mainly in Spanish-speaking and American families. Related names include Iliana, Ileana and Liliana, and Ili or Ana can serve as short forms.
Popularity over time
Illiana first appears in US Social Security records in 1956. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,131 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 90 babies. In 2025, 72 babies were named Illiana, and it ranked #2,467 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #8,468 in 1980, #3,548 in 2000, #2,303 in 2010, and #2,467 in 2025. Of the 2,095 US girls named Illiana since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 579 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Paetyn, Brinkley, Jaziyah, Teaghan, and Yocheved.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Illiana ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1877 | 11 |
| Texas | #1958 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Illiana is usually pronounced il-ee-AH-nuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with I and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Illiana
A few middle names that flow with Illiana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Illiana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Illiana mean?
Illiana is often said to mean “variant of Iliana”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Illiana?
Illiana has modern American and Greek roots. Illiana is a variant of Iliana, a name whose origin is disputed.
Is Illiana a popular name?
Not especially. Illiana ranked #2,467 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Illiana a boy or girl name?
Illiana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Illiana?
Illiana 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