Will my child share the name Ilyana with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Ilyana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ilyana in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ilyana becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ilyana is declining: down 357 places since 2020, to #1,229 in 2025. It peaked at #872 in 2020.

Is Ilyana a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ilyana is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ilyana a popular baby name in the United States?

Ilyana does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ilyana is a distinctive choice, ranked #1229 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ilyana in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ilyana

Ilyana has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 193 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #872 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2008.

Ilyana is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ilyana in their class.