Iliana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew and Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Iliana means 'my God has answered' or 'shining light'
Meaning of the Name Iliana
Iliana is a variant of the name Eliana, which is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God has answered'. It can also be traced back to the Greek name Helene, meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. Iliana has a beautiful and radiant meaning, reflecting light and divine connection. It is a name with origins in both Hebrew and Greek cultures.
Popularity of the Name Iliana
The popularity for the name Iliana peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 452 births, which ranked number 1,224 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Iliana had the most female births in 2007 with 452, which ranked number 656 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Iliana has declined sharply over the last ten years from 403 births to 317 births, a decline of -21.34%. Among females, Iliana has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 403 births to 317 births, a decline of -21.34%.
Nationwide Popularity of Iliana
- 20 Year Trend of Iliana: 7.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Iliana: -21.34%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Iliana: -21.34%
Popularity of Iliana by State
Among females, Iliana was most popular in Southwestern states with 77 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 63 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Iliana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 559 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 63 | 564 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 627 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1046 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 744 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 597 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 199 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 885 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 955 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 570 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Iliana
- Total Births of Iliana: 309 (-2.37%)
- Female Births of Iliana: 309 (-2.37%)
Given the downward trend of Iliana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.37% decrease in total births, for a total of 309 births in 2024. For Females, births for Iliana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 309 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.37%.