Iliana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Iliana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Iliana?
Iliana is spelled I-L-I-A-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Iliana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Iliana may derive from the Greek names “Eleni” or “Helene,” meaning “torch” or “light.”
- Origin
- Iliana is commonly associated with Greek origins and is possibly a variant of Helen or Elena.
- Pronunciation
- il-ee-AH-nah · 4 syllables
Iliana Popularity in 2025
Rank#730
Recorded Births380
- Girls usage rose 104 places to #730 and recorded 54 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Iliana Mean?
Iliana may derive from the Greek names “Eleni” or “Helene,” meaning “torch” or “light.”
Origin: Iliana is commonly associated with Greek origins and is possibly a variant of Helen or Elena.
How Do You Pronounce Iliana?
Pronunciationil-ee-AH-nah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Iliana?
- History
- The name Iliana has appeared in various forms in Greek-speaking regions and modern name registers.
Iliana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 380 | #730 |
| 2024 | Girls | 326 | #834 |
| 2023 | Girls | 331 | #829 |
| 2022 | Girls | 319 | #869 |
| 2021 | Girls | 282 | #939 |
| 2020 | Girls | 298 | #891 |
| 2019 | Girls | 325 | #836 |
| 2018 | Girls | 303 | #891 |
| 2017 | Girls | 296 | #905 |
| 2016 | Girls | 334 | #848 |
| 2015 | Girls | 302 | #908 |
| 2014 | Girls | 333 | #831 |
| 2013 | Girls | 346 | #788 |
| 2012 | Girls | 403 | #700 |
| 2011 | Girls | 400 | #697 |
| 2010 | Girls | 371 | #748 |
| 2009 | Girls | 402 | #720 |
| 2008 | Girls | 427 | #704 |
| 2007 | Girls | 453 | #654 |
| 2006 | Girls | 383 | #732 |
| 2005 | Girls | 393 | #700 |
| 2004 | Girls | 313 | #804 |
| 2003 | Girls | 314 | #784 |
| 2002 | Girls | 294 | #796 |
When Was Iliana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
453 recorded births
National rank #654
2008 · Girls
427 recorded births
National rank #704
2012 · Girls
403 recorded births
National rank #700
2009 · Girls
402 recorded births
National rank #720
Where Iliana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #217 | 7 |
| AZ | #416 | 16 |
| OK | #437 | 9 |
| CA | #448 | 74 |
| TX | #483 | 67 |
| AR | #489 | 6 |
| CO | #536 | 10 |
| OR | #548 | 6 |