UK girl's name
Illana
A Hebrew feminine name meaning "tree, lofty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Illana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Illana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Illana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Illana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Illana ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 girls were registered as Illana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Illana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4373
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Illana mean?
The name Illana is derived from the Hebrew language and has its origins in ancient Israelite culture. It is a feminine variant of the male name Illan, which is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "ilan," meaning "tree" or "oak tree." The name is often associated with strength, resilience, and enduring beauty, much like the mighty oak.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Illana can be found in the biblical Book of Judges, where it appears as the name of a woman from the tribe of Judah. However, its use as a personal name became more widespread during the Middle Ages among Jewish communities in Europe and the Middle East.
In the 12th century, Illana was the name of a prominent Jewish philosopher and poet from Seville, Spain. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied and admired today.
Another notable figure bearing the name Illana was a 13th-century Jewish mystic and scholar from Castile, Spain. She was renowned for her contributions to the study of Kabbalah, the mystical teachings of Judaism, and her writings on the interpretation of sacred texts.
In the 16th century, Illana ben Avraham was a prominent Jewish physician and scholar from Salonika, Greece. Her medical treatises and works on Jewish law and ethics were highly influential during the Renaissance period.
Moving to more recent times, Illana Diamant was a celebrated Israeli author and playwright born in 1925. Her novels and plays, which often explored themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, garnered critical acclaim and secured her place as one of Israel's most prominent literary voices of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Illana. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Israelite culture, the name has transcended geographic and temporal boundaries, enduring as a symbol of strength, grace, and intellectual curiosity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Illana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Illana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Illana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Illana in the UK right now?
In 2003, Illana was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Illana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Illana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Illana?
A Hebrew feminine name meaning "tree, lofty".
How many people are called Illana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Illana across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.