Ilana

Ilana is a girl'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 73 girls in the United States.

Ilana at a glance

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

About the name Ilana

Ilana 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, Ilana first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1184 in 1987, and in 2024 73 babies received the name — 5,604 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ilana in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#1184 in 1987
Peak year
1992
Babies named Ilana in 2024
73
Total since 1880
5,604

Ilana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1026 in 2003
Babies named Ilana in 2025
21
Total since 1996
509

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilana mean?

The meaning of Ilana 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 Ilana a boy or girl name?

Ilana is a girl name. In 2024, 73 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ilana?

Ilana comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ilana?

Ilana first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #1184 in 1987, and 73 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].