The nameIliana

Iliana is a girl's name of Greek origin, close to Eliana and Liliana. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Iliana is often linked to Helen, from the Greek helene, "sunlight".

Origin

Greek and Balkan. It is also spelled Ileana.

History

Found in France since the 1920s, Iliana grew in the 2000s and peaked in the mid 2010s.

Popularity of the name Iliana

Iliana in France

774thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (215 births)
3,445babies named Iliana in France since 1900
0108215 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Iliana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,600 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Iliana. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Iliana in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 56 births a year on average, against 117 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iliana mean?

Iliana is often linked to Helen, from the Greek helene, "sunlight".

What is the origin of the name Iliana?

Greek and Balkan. It is also spelled Ileana.

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

Iliana is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Iliana?

Variants and related names of Iliana include Helene, Illyana, Ilyana and Ilyanna.