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The baby name Iliriana is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced ee-lee-ree-AH-nah (approx. IPA: /i.li.ri.'a.na/).

Iliriana is Albanian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 5.0
Origin: Albanian
Pronunciation: ee-lee-ree-AH-nah (approx. IPA: /i.li.ri.'a.na/)

What is the meaning of the name Iliriana ?

The baby name Iliriana is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced ee-lee-ree-AH-nah (approx. IPA: /i.li.ri.'a.na/).

Iliriana is Albanian in Origin.

Iliriana is an Albanian feminine given name formed from Ilir-, the ethnonym Illyrian (Albanian Ilir), plus the -iana suffix, yielding “Illyrian woman” or “of Illyria.” It ultimately traces to Greek Illyrioi and Latin Illyria, the ancient western Balkan region. In Albanian popular etymology, the root is often associated with i lirë, “free,” so the name also carries the widely embraced connotation of freedom, even if the scholarly origin is the ancient tribal name.

Usage blossomed in the 20th century alongside Albanian cultural revival and continues among Albanians in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and the diaspora. Variant forms include Ilirjana and Ilirijana (with Slavic j), alongside related Ilira and Liriana; common short forms are Lira and Liri. Masculine counterparts are Ilir and Ilirian/Ilirjan. The name signals pride in Illyrian heritage while retaining a lyrical, international sound.

Iliriana has the following similar or variant Names

Iliriana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SI 0 #75 6 1,612
Switzerland Girls 2024 #133 3 1,786
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
SI Girls 0 #144 31 2,769
Sweden Girls 2012 #171 2 1,538
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AL Girls 0 #213 10 4,141
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,418 29 9,415

Iliriana is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
AL
GR
HR
IT

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People also ask about Iliriana

Iliriana is predominantly a girl's name.
Iliriana is a 5 syllable name, pronounced ee-lee-ree-AH-nah (approx. IPA: /i.li.ri.'a.na/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Iliriane, Ilirjana, Ilirjanë and Iliria.
Across languages, Iliriana has these equivalents: Ilirian (male), Ilir (male), Ilira (female).
Yes — Iliriana ranked #133 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Iliriana ranks highest in Switzerland (#133 in 2024).
Iliriana's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #148 in 2016 to #133 in 2024 in Switzerland.