Ilianna
2025 SSA
About Ilianna
Ilianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially a variant of Iliana (a Bulgarian form of Helen), a combination of the elements Ilia and Anna, or a variation of Eliana (Hebrew for 'God has answered'). The name has a flowing, melodic quality with its pleasing combination of vowels and liquid consonants. Ilianna carries a cross-cultural appeal, resonating with Slavic, Latin, and Greek naming traditions. Despite its classical roots, the name maintains a contemporary feel and fits well with the popularity of similar-sounding names ending in '-anna.' Ilianna remains relatively uncommon, offering parents the opportunity to choose a name that sounds familiar yet distinctive.
Pronounced il-ee-AH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Ilianna ranked #4018 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2849 in 2010.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,042 | 37 | 20.7 |
| 2015 | #3,942 | 38 | 21.3 |
| 2016 | #3,734 | 41 | 23.1 |
| 2017 | #3,656 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | #4,105 | 35 | 20.6 |
| 2019 | #4,384 | 32 | 19.1 |
| 2020 | #4,205 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2021 | #3,827 | 39 | 23.8 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,598 | 30 | 18.7 |
| 2024 | #4,133 | 35 | 21.6 |
| 2025 | #4,018 | 36 | 22.4 |