Baby name
Iliana
/ee-lee-AH-nah/
Meaning
“Shining light, sun ray, from Ilium or Troy”
Derived from Greek and Slavic roots, meaning 'shining light' or 'sun ray'.
How it ages.
Iliana brings a familiar foundation together with renewed contemporary appeal.
The cultural moment.
Interest in Iliana is returning gradually in the United States, giving the name fresh visibility.