Will my child share the name Ilyana with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 32 UK babies named Ilyana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ilyana in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ilyana becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ilyana has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 193 places in the last five years. Its peak was #872 in 2020. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1065

Ilyana

Ilyana is a distinctive choice, ranked #1065 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ilyana in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1065

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.