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The baby name Ilana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ih-LAH-nuh (/ɪˈlɑːnə/); Hebrew: ee-LAH-nah (/iˈlana/).

Ilana is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: English: ih-LAH-nuh (/ɪˈlɑːnə/); Hebrew: ee-LAH-nah (/iˈlana/)

What is the meaning of the name Ilana ?

The baby name Ilana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ih-LAH-nuh (/ɪˈlɑːnə/); Hebrew: ee-LAH-nah (/iˈlana/).

Ilana is Hebrew in Origin.

Ilana is a Hebrew feminine given name (אילנה) derived from ilan, meaning “tree.” It conveys imagery of growth, rootedness, and vitality in Jewish tradition, echoing biblical metaphors such as Etz Chayim, the “tree of life,” and resonating with Tu BiShvat, the New Year of the Trees. Ilana is the feminine counterpart to the masculine Ilan.

The name rose to prominence in mid-20th-century Israel alongside the modern Hebrew revival and the trend toward nature-based names, and it later spread through the Jewish diaspora. Notable bearers include Israeli journalist Ilana Dayan and American comedian Ilana Glazer, which has supported its contemporary visibility. Variants and related forms include the alternative spelling Ilanah, the affectionate Ilanit (“little tree”), and the masculine Ilan; nicknames such as Ila and Lani appear in English-speaking contexts. Although sometimes confused with Ilona or Alana, those names have distinct, non-Hebrew origins.

Ilana has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ilana

Ilana Glazer Actor · Born 1987 · United States Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, and activist, best known for co-creating and starring in the comedy series Broad City. Born on April 12, 1987, they have won a Daytime Emmy Award and a Tony Award, along with earning four Primetime Emmy nominations. Chesty Morgan Actor · Born 1937 · Poland Ilana Wajc, better known as Chesty Morgan, is best known as a Polish-born exotic dancer and cult film actress. She appeared in the Doris Wishman films Deadly Weapons and Double Agent 73, and became widely known for her unusually large bust measurement.

Ilana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2009 #1 956
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
IL Girls 0 #43 2,459 11,648
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
PS Girls 0 #84 1,107 10,981
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
IL 0 #94 254 6,291
PS 0 #98 128 5,692
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #130 6 1,786
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Belgium Girls 2018 #167 29 422
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
NA Girls 0 #214 11 7,146
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
KZ Girls 0 #299 22 5,862
BR 0 #327 19 5,969
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
France Girls 2021 #333 73 3,185
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
Finland Girls 0 #381 11 1,368
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
ZA 0 #392 56 14,421
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
RU Girls 0 #464 35 11,913
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
PS Boys 0 #555 7 10,655
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
IL Boys 0 #593 15 10,983
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
BR Girls 0 #658 299 12,708
Finland Girls 2026 #673 66 3,895
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #815 24 4,949
CL Girls 0 #839 13 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #844 73 8,487
NL Girls 0 #852 104 5,933
ZA Girls 0 #861 286 25,928
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,053 26 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,174 10 17,781
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,406 41 9,415

Ilana is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Ilana

Ilana is predominantly a girl's name.
Ilana is a 3 syllable name, pronounced English: ih-LAH-nuh (/ɪˈlɑːnə/); Hebrew: ee-LAH-nah (/iˈlana/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ilanah, Ilanna, Illana, Elana, Elena and Alana.
Across languages, Ilana has these equivalents: Ilan (male, Hebrew), Ilanit (diminutive, Hebrew), Alana (similar-sounding, English).
Yes, very popular — Ilana ranked #1 in Ireland in 2009, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Ilana ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2009).
Ilana's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #217 in 2011 to #333 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Ilana are in our database, including Ilana Glazer (Actor), Chesty Morgan (Actor).