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Ilianna

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Pronounced il-ee-AH-nah /ɪl.iˈɑ.nɑ/High

Meaning: Elaboration of Iliana/Eliana — linked to Greek Helios, 'sun', or Hebrew 'God has answered'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A ray of sunlight: Ilianna flows from Iliana/Eliana — tied to the sun or to 'God has answered'. Radiant, romantic, and melodic.
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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew
MeaningElaboration of Iliana/Eliana — linked to Greek Helios, 'sun', or Hebrew 'God has answered'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4018 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,174

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019822025

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

Ilianna is an elaboration of Iliana/Eliana — variously linked to Greek Helios, 'sun' ('ray of sunlight'), or Hebrew Eliana, 'God has answered' (routes layered, which we note). The double-n styling makes it lush.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, sunlight-or-God-answered at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Iliana is often linked to Greek Helios, 'sun' — a 'ray of light' — while Eliana means 'God has answered'; Ilianna catches both bright meanings.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Iliana — routes layered

Variations

IlianaElianaIliani

Nicknames

IliAnna

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If you like Ilianna…

Iliana— the base name it elaborates
Eliana— a fellow Eli-/Ili- name
Liliana— a companion flowing -ana name
Juliana— another -ana classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilianna mean?

Ilianna elaborates Iliana/Eliana — 'ray of sunlight' or 'God has answered'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ilianna?

It's said il-ee-AH-nah /ɪl.iˈɑ.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ilianna a boy or girl name?

Ilianna is a girl's name.

How popular is Ilianna?

Ilianna is a rare name in the U.S.

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