Holding steady.
Popularity of Illana since 1967
Babies named Illana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Illana is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967. It has never entered the top 1000 names, maintaining a low but steady usage pattern. Its peak year was 2007, reflecting a slight uptick in interest for names ending in the popular -ana suffix. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but rare use over the decades. Illana is likely a respelling or variant of names like Ilana or Alana, connecting it to Hebrew or Hawaiian origins. Despite its rarity, it offers a melodic alternative to more common names.
Illana is most likely a modern English spelling variant of Ilana, a Hebrew name meaning "tree" (from the Hebrew word ilan, "tree"). Alternatively, it may be a respelling of the name Alana (of Hawaiian or Irish origin) or a combination of the popular prefix Il- with the fashionable -ana suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and saw a modest peak in usage in 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Illy, Lana, Annie
Sibling names for Illana
Names that share Illana's style, for a brother or sister.
