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Illana

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How to Pronounce Illana

Pronounced ih-LAH-nuh /ɪˈlɑː.nə/Low

Meaning: Illana is a doubled-l spelling of Ilana, a Hebrew name meaning 'tree,' the feminine counterpart of ilan, 'tree.' It carries a gentle image of growth and rootedness. The extra l is purely a spelling choice and does not change the Hebrew meaning, which we present respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: Illana is a rare girl's name, a spelling of the Hebrew Ilana, 'tree.' It appeared thinly over many years, peaking in the late two-thousands (said ih-LAH-nuh).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningIllana is a doubled-l spelling of Ilana, a Hebrew name meaning 'tree,' the feminine counterpart of ilan, 'tree.' It carries a gentle image of growth and rootedness. The extra l is purely a spelling choice and does not change the Hebrew meaning, which we present respectfully.
U.S. rank (2021)#14151 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719672021

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

Illana is a variant of Ilana, the Hebrew word for 'tree' in feminine form. The name evokes steadiness and growth, and the doubled l is simply a stylistic touch. We handle the Hebrew meaning with care, noting that it belongs to the same ilan root behind related tree-themed names.

Illana was never common, appearing in small numbers from the 1960s and reaching only about fourteen girls a year around 2007. A woman or girl named Illana spans a wide age range, reflecting the name's long, quiet presence.

Did you know? Ilana, and so Illana, comes from the Hebrew ilan, 'tree,' a nature image also honored in the Jewish tradition of the New Year of the Trees.
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Illana — Variant of Ilana (Hebrew 'tree', feminine of ilan); long thin record; peaked 2007.

Variations

IlanaIlannaElanaAlana

Nicknames

LanaIlly

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Ilana— the standard Hebrew spelling it varies
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Illana mean?

It is a variant of Ilana, a Hebrew name meaning 'tree,' the feminine of ilan.

How do you pronounce Illana?

It is said ih-LAH-nuh /ɪˈlɑː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Illana a boy or girl name?

Illana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Illana?

It was always rare, given to only about fourteen girls a year at its peak in the late two-thousands.

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