At a Glance: Name: Iliana – Meaning: variant of Ileana; same uncertain root as Helen – Origin: Romanian (variant of Ileana) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: il-ee-AH-nah
Iliana is a Romanian (variant of Ileana) girl's name meaning “variant of Ileana; same uncertain root as Helen”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Iliana
Meaning: Variant of Ileana; same uncertain root as Helen.
Origin: Romanian (variant of Ileana).
A common claim: means 'shining light' Actually: As with Ileana, the 'shining light' meaning is a popular gloss for Helen's root, not an agreed scholarly etymology.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Iliana
Phonetic: il-ee-AH-nah IPA: /ˌɪliˈɑːnə/
Popularity of Iliana
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1955–2024.
Lists That Include Iliana
Similar Names
Aurelia · Amara · Amelia · Verity · Celestia · Aelia
