Declining since 2017, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Illianna since 1995
Babies named Illianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 123 |
| 2010s | 221 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Illianna is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It is likely a creative respelling of Iliana, which itself traces back to the Greek Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light'. The name saw its peak usage in 2018, when it ranked highest in popularity. Since then, its use has been declining, reflecting a trajectory that has been falling since 2017. Despite this, Illianna remains a distinctive choice, with 1 in 76,537 newborn girls receiving the name in 2025. It has not been particularly concentrated in any specific U.S. states, suggesting broad but sparse appeal. The name fits a modern naming pattern that favors melodic, multi-syllabic names with an -anna suffix, similar to Arianna or Brianna.
Illianna is a modern English name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Iliana. Iliana itself is a variant of Helen, from the Greek Helene, whose meaning is associated with 'torch' or 'light'. The name entered U.S. records in the mid-1990s and has since been used sparingly, reflecting the trend of creative spellings and -anna endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Illie, Anna, Liana
Sibling names for Illianna
Names that share Illianna's style, for a brother or sister.
