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Ilan
OriginHebrew
Meaning"tree"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#1445
2025 SSA
About Ilan
Because of its meaning, a symbolic name given to boys born on TuB'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, or Arbor Day.
Ilan is also given to girls.
Pronounced ee-LAHN.
As of October 2026, Ilan ranked #14093 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #10450 in 2014.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,755 | 86 | 44.8 |
| 2015 | #1,592 | 101 | 52.7 |
| 2016 | #1,547 | 107 | 56.4 |
| 2017 | #1,470 | 115 | 62.1 |
| 2018 | #1,549 | 109 | 60 |
| 2019 | #1,423 | 123 | 68.6 |
| 2020 | #1,350 | 132 | 76.5 |
| 2021 | #1,381 | 133 | 76 |
| 2022 | #1,656 | 104 | 59.6 |
| 2023 | #1,259 | 153 | 89.4 |
| 2024 | #1,444 | 125 | 72.6 |
| 2025 | #1,445 | 124 | 72.6 |
World rankings
Ilan for boys
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