Iliana is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Iliana in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1672
US Rank #831
About the Name Iliana
Iliana has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 472 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1119 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.
Iliana is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #831, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Iliana
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Iliana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Iliana in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Iliana has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 472 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1119 in 2019. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Iliana is more popular in the US (#831) than in the UK (#1672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Iliana include: Iliana Rupert — Iliana Rupert is a French professional basketball player for the Golden State Valkyries of the Women’s National Basketball Association and Fenerbahçe of the...; Iliana Ivanova — Iliana Naydenova Ivanova is a Member of the European Court of Auditors since 2025.; Iliana Hernández — Iliana Hernández Cardosa is a Cuban activist and journalist..
Iliana ranks #831 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
18
UK babies named Iliana (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 472 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Iliana
Likely around 1 other Iliana in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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