Baby name
Illyana
/ih-lee-AH-nuh/
Meaning
“Light, torch, sun”
Derived from Greek 'Helene', meaning "light" or "torch". Also linked to Helios (sun).
How it ages.
Illyana has an established past and is beginning to feel fresh again for a new generation.
The cultural moment.
Interest in Illyana is returning gradually in France, giving the name fresh visibility.