The nameIlyana

Ilyana is a modern name close to Iliana and Liliana.

Meaning

Ilyana is usually read as a variant of Iliana, linked to the Greek Ilion, Troy, or to Liliana, "lily".

Origin

Modern.

History

In England and Wales Ilyana reached 872nd place in 2020. In the United States it reached its best rank, 2407th, in 2024.

Popularity of the name Ilyana

Ilyana in the United States

2418thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2012peak year (77 births)
1,374babies named Ilyana in the United States since 1880
03977 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Ilyana was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 656 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Ilyana. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Ilyana in the United States were born before 2014, 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 68 births a year.

Ilyana in France

217thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (690 births)
7,805babies named Ilyana in France since 1900
0345690 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ilyana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 4,340 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Ilyana. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Ilyana in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 382 births a year on average, against 515 in the five years before.

Ilyana in Belgium

440thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2019peak year (50 births)
618babies named Ilyana in Belgium since 1995
02550 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Ilyana

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilyana mean?

Ilyana is usually read as a variant of Iliana, linked to the Greek Ilion, Troy, or to Liliana, "lily".

What is the origin of the name Ilyana?

Modern.

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

Ilyana is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Ilyana?

In 2024, Ilyana was the 2418th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 75 births.

What are the variants of the name Ilyana?

Variants and related names of Ilyana include Iliana.

What are good sibling names for Ilyana?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lya, Ellia, Emy and Laya for a sister, Mylan, Eliott, Artem and Ayoub for a brother.