Iliana
Iliana is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “From Ilion, Troy”, pronounced ee-lee-AH-nah. It ranked #730 in the United States in 2025, given to 380 babies, and peaked at #654 in 2007. Common nicknames: Ili, Ana, Lia.
How popular is Iliana in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Iliana mean, and where does it come from?
Iliana is usually traced to Ilion, the Greek name for Troy that gives the Iliad its title, and so means something like "woman of Troy." A second line runs through the Hebrew Eliana, "God has answered," and a third through the Spanish and Bulgarian forms of Helen — the name has been arrived at more than once. It is used across Greece, Spain, Mexico and Bulgaria, and has been in American records since 1955, entering the top thousand in 1986 and rising steadily since.
How is Iliana used around the world?
Iliana is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
Male FormIlian
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Iliana?
Famous People Named Iliana
- Iliana Ivanova — Bulgarian politician and European Commissioner
- Iliana Rupert — French professional basketball player
- Ileana Cotrubaș — Romanian soprano
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Iliana mean?
Iliana is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "From Ilion, Troy." Iliana is usually traced to Ilion, the Greek name for Troy that gives the Iliad its title, and so means something like "woman of Troy." A second line runs through the Hebrew Eliana, "God has answered," and a third through the Spanish and Bulgarian forms of Helen — the name has been arrived at more than once.
How do you pronounce Iliana?
Iliana is pronounced ee-lee-AH-nah. Common variations include Ileana, Eliana, Ilianna.
Is Iliana a girl name?
Yes, Iliana is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ili, Ana, Lia.