The nameIlan
Ilan is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "tree".
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Ilan means "tree" in Hebrew.
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Ilan is common in Israel and France. In the United States it reached 1133rd in 2003.
Famous people named Ilan
- Ilan Ramon, astronaut
- Ilan Pappé, historian
Popularity of the name Ilan
Ilan in the United States
Ilan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,038 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Ilan. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Ilan in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 131 births a year.
Ilan in France
Ilan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 5,890 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Ilan. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Ilan in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 223 births a year on average, against 455 in the five years before.
Ilan in Belgium
Ilan in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Ilan
Names from the same generation as Ilan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilan mean?
Ilan means "tree" in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Ilan?
Hebrew.
Is Ilan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ilan?
In 2024, Ilan was the 1450th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 125 births.
What are the variants of the name Ilan?
Variants and related names of Ilan include Ilana, Ilann, Illan and Ylan.
What are good sibling names for Ilan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Hawa, Leya, Bracha and Shoshana for a sister, Noam, Mikael, Shlomo and Avraham for a brother.
Who are famous people named Ilan?
Ilan Ramon, astronaut; Ilan Pappé, historian.