Declining since 2009, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Hiliana since 1990
Babies named Hiliana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Hiliana is a modern, uncommon name that entered U.S. birth records in 1990 and has never gained significant popularity. Its peak usage occurred in 2008, but since 2009 its frequency has been declining. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942nd, meaning it was given to roughly 1 in every 321,000 newborn girls. The name's construction suggests it may be a creative combination of existing name elements, a common pattern for modern coinages, but no definitive etymology exists. Hiliana remains a rare choice with no strong association with any particular region or culture in the United States.
Hiliana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990 and is likely an invented name, blending elements of names like Hila (Hebrew for 'halo' or 'aura') or Ila (Sanskrit for 'earth') with the fashionable -iana suffix. It has never achieved widespread use, making its exact derivation unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hili, Liana, Ana
Sibling names for Hiliana
Names that share Hiliana's style, for a brother or sister.
