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Ilana

Pronunciation
[I-la-na]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Tree
Origin
Hebrew

Ilana Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,604 baby girls have been named Ilana. The name peaked in 1992 with 135 US births that year (rank #1267). In 2024, ranked #2463 nationally — 1,196 places below its 1992 peak.

Top States for Ilana

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ilana births are: New York (1,377), California (670), New Jersey (272).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Ilana

If you like Ilana's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

5-Letter Names Starting with I

Names with Ilana's exact length and starting letter: Iamar, Iason, Iblis, Idaia, Idoia.

Quick Facts About Ilana

1,531
Hebrew baby names in our dictionary
836
Hebrew female names
77
5-letter I-names in our dictionary
195
I-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Elana Light Female Latin
Ilane Island. Female Irish
Ilanit Tree Female Hebrew
Ileana From Troy Female Greek
Ileanna Variant Of Elena. Female Spanish
Iliana Variant Of Elena. Female Spanish

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