Ilan

Ilan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 125 boys in the United States.

Ilan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ilan

Ilan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ilan first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1133 in 2003, and in 2024 125 babies received the name — 3,107 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ilan in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#1133 in 2003
Peak year
2023
Babies named Ilan in 2024
125
Total since 1880
3,107

Ilan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1224 in 2022
Babies named Ilan in 2025
15
Total since 1996
294

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilan mean?

The meaning of Ilan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ilan a boy or girl name?

Ilan is a boy name. In 2024, 125 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ilan?

Ilan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ilan?

Ilan first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #1133 in 2003, and 125 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].