Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Jillianna since 2001
Babies named Jillianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Jillianna is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001. It peaked in popularity in 2012, but has never ranked in the top 1,000, making it a rare and distinctive choice. After a period of decline, the name has been rising in usage since 2022, suggesting a renewed interest. As a blend of Jill and Anna, it carries connotations of youth and grace without a long historical pedigree. Its top states of usage are not recorded, indicating broad but low-level appeal across the country.
Jillianna is a modern invented name, formed by combining the traditional English names Jill (a short form of Gillian, ultimately from Latin Juliana, meaning 'youthful') and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 2001, reflecting a trend of combining familiar names to create distinctive feminine given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jill, Jilly, Anna, Annie
Sibling names for Jillianna
Names that share Jillianna's style, for a brother or sister.
