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Illian

♂ Boy

Pronounced ih-lee-AHN /ˌɪ.liˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Ilian/Elian — variously 'the sun' (the Bulgarian Iliya/Elijah) and 'my God is Yahweh'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: The sun; my God is Yahweh: Illian is an Ilian/Elian echo. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ih-lee-AHN').
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Origin LowBulgarian, Hebrew
MeaningA form/spelling of Ilian/Elian — variously 'the sun' (the Bulgarian Iliya/Elijah) and 'my God is Yahweh'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#7360 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520222025

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

Illian is a form/spelling of Ilian/Elian — variously 'the sun' (the Bulgarian Iliya/Elijah) and 'my God is Yahweh' (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ih-lee-AHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Bulgarian and Hispanic families. Rare, the-sun at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Illian is a form of Ilian/Elian — variously 'the sun' (the Bulgarian Iliya/Elijah) and 'my God is Yahweh' — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ih-lee-AHN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Ilian — routes uncertain

Variations

IlianElianIliyan

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Ilian— the standard spelling
Elian— a kin spelling
Kilian— a sound-neighbor -ilian boys' name
Julian— a fellow -lian boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Illian mean?

Illian is a form of Ilian/Elian — variously 'the sun' and 'my God is Yahweh'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Illian?

It's said ih-lee-AHN /ˌɪ.liˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Illian a boy or girl name?

Illian is a boy's name.

How popular is Illian?

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

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