Rising since 2021, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Iliany since 2005
Babies named Iliany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Iliany is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005. It reached its highest rank in 2011, placing in the top 11,000. After a period of decline, the name has been rising steadily since 2021, reflecting renewed interest. The name likely emerged from the creative transformation of Iliana, following trends of adding a 'y' or altering endings for a fresh sound. Though not widely used, Iliany has a melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name.
Iliany is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Iliana, itself a Latinate form of the Greek name Helen (Helene). The name Helen is of uncertain etymology but is traditionally linked to the Greek word helene, meaning 'torch' or 'light', or possibly related to selene, meaning 'moon'. Iliany follows a pattern of names ending in -y or -i that gained popularity in the United States in the 2000s and 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ilia, Lia, Ani
Sibling names for Iliany
Names that share Iliany's style, for a brother or sister.
