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Iliani

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Pronounced ee-lee-AH-nee /i.liˈɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining an Ili- element (echoing Iliana, a form of Helen/Eliana, 'light; God has answered') with a -ani ending; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Iliana echo: Iliani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ee-lee-AH-nee').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, joining an Ili- element (echoing Iliana, a form of Helen/Eliana, 'light; God has answered') with a -ani ending; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8617 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Iliani is a modern name, with no single fixed root — joining an Ili- element (echoing Iliana, a form of Helen/Eliana, 'light; God has answered') with a -ani ending (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ee-lee-AH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Iliani is a modern name, joining an Ili- element (echoing Iliana, 'light; God has answered') with a -ani ending — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ee-lee-AH-nee').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

IlianaIlianieIliany

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iliani mean?

Iliani joins an Ili- element (echoing Iliana) with a -ani ending; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Iliani?

It's said ee-lee-AH-nee /i.liˈɑ.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Iliani a boy or girl name?

Iliani is a girl's name.

How popular is Iliani?

Iliani is a very rare name in the U.S.