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Illiana

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Pronounced il-ee-AH-nuh /ˌɪl.iˈɑː.nə/High

Meaning: sunshine, of the sunMedium

In 30 seconds: Illiana is a luminous name meaning sunshine or my God has answered, with roots in both Greek (helios: sun) and Hebrew (El + ana). A graceful four-syllable name with radiant meaning.
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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew
Meaningsunshine, of the sun
U.S. rank (2025)#2467 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births72 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,093

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119562025

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

Illiana may derive from the Greek Ilia (of the sun, from helios) or from the Hebrew Eliana (El + ana: my God has answered). It is also associated with Iliana, a Bulgarian and Romanian name of Greek origin.

Illiana has appeared in US birth records from the late 20th century, appealing to parents who want the Eliana sound with a more exotic double-l spelling.

Did you know? The Greek word helios (sun) gives us heliocentric, heliotherapy, and the element helium — discovered in the sun's spectrum before being found on Earth. Illiana's root connects to one of science's most elegant discoveries.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name: Eliana — name etymology referenceLiddell & Scott, Greek-English Lexicon — reference for IllianaUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

ElianaIlianaIleanaIlianna

Nicknames

IllyIllieAna

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If you like Illiana…

Eliana— simpler spelling of same name family
Iliana— single-l variant of same name
Ariana— four-syllable name with similar -iana ending
Adriana— four-syllable Latinate name with same ending
Eliyana— Hebrew compound of same El-ana roots

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Frequently Asked

What does Illiana mean?

Illiana means sunshine (from Greek helios) or my God has answered (from Hebrew El + ana).

How do you pronounce Illiana?

Illiana is pronounced il-ee-AH-nuh (/ˌɪl.iˈɑː.nə/), with four syllables.

Is Illiana a girl's name?

Yes, Illiana is used as a feminine name.

How popular is the name Illiana?

Illiana is an uncommon variant of Eliana/Iliana that has appeared in US records since the late 20th century.

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