The nameIlana

Ilana is a Hebrew name of the natural world. It is quietly used in the United States and Britain.

Meaning

Ilana means "tree" in Hebrew.

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In the United States Ilana reached 1184th place in 1987. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1026th, in 2003.

Famous people named Ilana

Popularity of the name Ilana

Ilana in the United States

2471stmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1992peak year (135 births)
5,604babies named Ilana in the United States since 1880
068135 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Ilana was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 1,211 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Ilana. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Ilana in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 85 births a year.

Ilana in the United Kingdom

1547thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2019peak year (26 births)
500babies named Ilana in the United Kingdom since 1997
01326 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Ilana was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 174 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Ilana. Half of all babies named Ilana in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, 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 19 births a year.

Ilana in France

1190thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (255 births)
4,245babies named Ilana in France since 1900
0128255 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ilana in Belgium

2006peak year (57 births)
794babies named Ilana in Belgium since 1995
02957 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Ilana

Names from the same generation as Ilana, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilana mean?

Ilana means "tree" in Hebrew.

What is the origin of the name Ilana?

Hebrew.

Is Ilana a girl's or a boy's name?

Ilana is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Ilana?

In 2024, Ilana was the 2471st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 73 births.

What are the variants of the name Ilana?

Variants and related names of Ilana include Ilan and Liana.

What are good sibling names for Ilana?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marianne, Janna, Anita and Mari for a sister, Mikel, Nahum, Mike and Omer for a brother.

Who are famous people named Ilana?

Ilana Glazer, comedian.