Iliana
Iliana is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bright, shining one; or light (associated with Helen/Ilium).
Origin and history
Iliana is a feminine given name of Greek origin, often considered a variant of Elena or derived from Ilios, referring to the ancient city of Troy (Ilion). It has enjoyed steady, moderate popularity in the United States, frequently chosen in modern times for its melodic, multi-syllabic sound.
Popularity in the United States
13,339 babies in the United States have been named Iliana since 1880. It ranks #1382 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #810.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.8 %)
- TX (24.9 %)
- NY (9 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 35 |
| 1960-1970 | 330 |
| 1970-1980 | 531 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,207 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,368 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,519 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,413 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,936 |
Famous people named Iliana
- Iliana Ros-Lehtinen: Politician, Congresswoman
Nicknames
Lili, Ana, Ili
Fun facts
- Etymologically linked to 'Ilion', the ancient Greek name for the city of Troy.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the 21st century, placing comfortably inside the top 1,000 U.S. female names.