Ilan Boy

Popularity: #799 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationee-LAHN / iˈlɑn

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: oak tree; Arabic: to be elevated

Historical & Cultural Background

Ilan is a name of Hebrew origin commonly used in Israel. In Hebrew culture, the oak tree symbolizes strength and endurance. The name is also found in Arabic-speaking regions, where it carries connotations of elevation and nobility. It is a relatively modern name in contemporary usage, gaining popularity in various cultures.

Trend Summary

Ilan has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

IanEthanAidanKianLiamRonanDylan

Variants

  • Ilan
  • Ilán

International Variants

  • Ilan (Hebrew); Ilan (Arabic)

Famous people named Ilan

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Fictional characters named Ilan

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Sibling Suggestions

EliNoahAriOrenZiv

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ilan was first seen in the United States in 1965. Ilan has ranked as high as #1223 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ilan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ilan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 25
30%
CA 18
21%
FL 18
21%
NY 11
13%
GA 6
7%
AZ 6
7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19655
19665
19678
19687
19699
197013
19718
197212
197314
197415
197515
197620
197714
197817
19799
198017
198123
198219
198327
198425
198518
198620
198727
198820
198924
199023
199124
199219
199328
199435
199527
199636
199731
199833
199940
200042
200136
200233
2003134
200471
200566
200672
2007118
2008100
200999
201084
201193
201295
201389
201486
2015101
2016107
2017115
2018109
2019123
2020132
2021133
2022104
2023153
2024125