Holding steady, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Ilany since 1997
Babies named Ilany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Ilany first entered U.S. birth records in 1997, a time when creative and phonetically pleasing names were increasingly popular. Its rarity is striking: in 2025, the name ranked 5,554th, with approximately 1 in 73,058 newborns named Ilany. The name reached its peak popularity that same year, though it remains uncommon. Ilany has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, consistent with its low overall usage. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating it has maintained a small but steady presence over the years. Parents drawn to Ilany may appreciate its melodic sound and modern feel, though its etymology is uncertain, possibly a variant of the Hebrew name Ilana or an independent coinage.
Ilany first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a variant of Ilana, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'oak tree,' or a creative spelling of Elani, a name of unclear derivation. The name remains rare and has seen sporadic use since the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Illy
Sibling names for Ilany
Names that share Ilany's style, for a brother or sister.
