Iliana

Meaning of Iliana

Iliana traces its etymology to the Greek “Ilion,” the poetic name for ancient Troy, and is often read as a sun-washed cousin of Helen—hence the common popular gloss “daughter of light.” Adopted into Spanish and Italian without alteration, and anglicized only slightly in pronunciation, the name conveys a pan-Mediterranean elegance while remaining linguistically transparent. In U.S. vital-statistics data, Iliana first surfaces in the mid-1950s, gains a modest foothold in the early 1990s, and has since stabilized in the mid-600s on the national popularity chart—enough exposure to feel familiar yet rare enough to preserve distinctiveness. Cultural reference points include actress Illeana Douglas and several Latin American telenovela protagonists, reinforcing the name’s artistic, cosmopolitan aura. Parents who favor feminine forms ending in “-ana” but seek an alternative to Liliana or Eliana often arrive at Iliana for its streamlined syllabic pattern and cross-cultural ease. In short, Iliana offers a historically resonant, globally adaptable choice that avoids both trend-chasing and obscurity.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as ee-LYAH-nah (/iˈla.na/)

Spanish

• Pronunced as ee-LYAH-nah (/iˈlja.na/)

English

• Pronunced as ih-lee-AH-nuh (/ɪˈliːənə/)

• Eliana
• Liana
• Ileana
• Ilaria
• Ilyana
• Illiana
• Ilianna