Ilina

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Pronounced ee-LEE-nah /iˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Sanskrit Ilina ('the earth'; also a name linked to intelligence) and a Slavic form of Elena/Helena ('a shining light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The earth; a shining light: Ilina is Sanskrit/Slavic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-LEE-nah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Slavic

MeaningVariously from the Sanskrit Ilina ('the earth'; also a name linked to intelligence) and a Slavic form of Elena/Helena ('a shining light'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11299 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 198

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

Ilina comes variously from the Sanskrit Ilina ('the earth'; also linked to intelligence) and a Slavic form of Elena/Helena ('a shining light'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Slavic families. Rare, the-earth-and-a-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ilina is variously 'the earth' (Sanskrit) and a Slavic form of Elena ('a shining light') — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ee-LEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Ilina — Sanskrit/Slavic; routes layered

Variations

IleanaIlianaElina

Nicknames

Ili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilina mean?

Ilina is variously Sanskrit 'the earth' and a Slavic form of Elena ('a shining light'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ilina?

It's said ee-LEE-nah /iˈli.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ilina a boy or girl name?

Ilina is a girl's name.

How popular is Ilina?

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