Iliana Girl

Popularity: #585 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: il-ee-AH-nah /iˈliːənə/

Origin: Greek; Spanish

Meaning: Greek: light; Spanish: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Iliana has its roots in the Greek name Helene, which is derived from the Greek word 'helene' meaning 'torch' or 'light'. The name Helene has been associated with brightness and illumination, and it has been a popular name in various cultures throughout history.

The transition from Helene to Iliana can be traced through the Latin form Helena, which was widely used in the Roman Empire. The name Helena gained prominence due to its association with Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, who is credited with finding the True Cross in the 4th century.

This connection to a significant historical figure contributed to the name's enduring appeal in Christian contexts. In the Byzantine era, the name Helena was further adapted into various forms across different languages, including Iliana in Slavic cultures.

The name Iliana is often seen as a diminutive or variant of Iliana, which has been embraced in various Eastern European countries. The name's evolution reflects the cultural exchanges and linguistic adaptations that occurred over centuries, particularly as the Byzantine Empire influenced surrounding regions.

Culturally, Iliana carries connotations of beauty and light, often associated with the qualities of warmth and kindness. The name has been used in literature and art, symbolizing hope and enlightenment.

Its melodic quality and historical significance have allowed it to resonate across generations, making it a cherished name in various traditions. The enduring nature of Iliana can be attributed to its rich etymological background and the positive attributes associated with its meanings.

Famous people named Iliana

In this section, you will find notable people named Iliana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Iliana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Iliana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Iliana Douglas is an actress and producer best known for To Die For, Ghost World, and The Last Goodbye.

Fictional characters named Iliana

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Iliana is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a skilled healer and a member of the Dawn Brigade, playing a crucial role in the story's progression.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Iliana, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElenaIsabellaSophiaLianaMiaNina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Iliana. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlianaLilianaJulianaAdrianaTatianaKianaRianaDiana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Iliana was first seen in the United States in 1955.

Iliana has ranked as high as #1211 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Iliana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Iliana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Iliana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Iliana.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 380 380
2024 326 326
2023 331 331
2022 319 319
2021 282 282
2020 298 298
2019 325 325
2018 303 303
2017 296 296
2016 334 334
2015 302 302
2014 333 333
2013 346 346
2012 403 403
2011 400 400
2010 371 371
2009 402 402
2008 427 427
2007 453 453
2006 383 383
2005 393 393
2004 313 313
2003 314 314
2002 294 294
2001 264 264
2000 276 276
1999 226 226
1998 237 237
1997 212 212
1996 183 183
1995 205 205
1994 222 222
1993 248 248
1992 244 244
1991 308 308
1990 283 283
1989 252 252
1988 145 145
1987 117 117
1986 164 164
1985 93 93
1984 80 80
1983 85 85
1982 89 89
1981 82 82
1980 100 100
1979 65 65
1978 54 54
1977 62 62
1976 57 57
1975 46 46
1974 46 46
1973 50 50
1972 60 60
1971 45 45
1970 46 46
1969 46 46
1968 37 37
1967 49 49
1966 27 27
1965 33 33
1964 32 32
1963 35 35
1962 26 26
1961 23 23
1960 22 22
1959 16 16
1958 8 8
1957 6 6
1955 5 5

Top States for Iliana (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 74
26%
TX 63
22%
AZ 18
6%
IL 14
5%
FL 14
5%
NY 12
4%
NJ 10
4%
MI 8
3%
NC 8
3%
CO 7
2%
OH 7
2%
IN 6
2%
PA 6
2%
MD 6
2%
VA 6
2%
WA 6
2%
GA 6
2%
OR 5
2%
TN 5
2%