| Meaning | tree, oak tree |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | I-la-na |
About Ilana
Ilana brings a brightness and vitality that feels simultaneously exotic and accessible. This name has a musical quality, with its vowel-heavy construction creating a melodious flow that's pleasant to both speak and hear. There's something inherently joyful about Ilana, a lightness that doesn't diminish its substance. The name works across multiple cultural contexts while maintaining its distinctive character, offering a perfect blend of familiarity and uniqueness. Ilana has a sophisticated sound that ages beautifully, equally appropriate for a young child, a professional adult, or an elder. The three syllables provide rhythm and balance, with each sound contributing to the name's overall harmony. Parents attracted to Ilana often value its warm, welcoming nature combined with its uncommon status in many regions. The name suggests openness, intelligence, and a warm personality. It has that desirable quality of being easy to pronounce yet distinctive enough to be memorable. Ilana offers versatility without sacrificing character, working well with a variety of middle names and surnames. It's a choice that reflects thoughtful consideration and an appreciation for names that bring light and positivity into the world.
Nicknames for Ilana
| Ila |
| Lana |
| Ily |
| Ana |
| Illie |
Famous People Named Ilana
| Ilana Glazer | American actress and comedian |
| Ilana Kloss | South African-American former professional tennis player |
| Ilana Rovner | American federal judge |
| Ilana Mercer | South African-born Canadian writer |
| Ilana Romano | Israeli Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics |
| Ilana Sod | Brazilian television presenter and actress |
| Ilana Tan | Indonesian author |
| Ilana Yadlin | Israeli lawyer and human rights activist |
| Ilana Weiler | Canadian environmental activist |
| Ilana Yahav | Israeli sand artist |
| Ilana Edelstein | South African-born American businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Ilana Ariel | American documentary filmmaker |
| Ilana Socha | Polish-Israeli Holocaust survivor and author |
| Ilana Löwy | French medical sociologist |
| Ilana Casoy | Brazilian criminologist and author |
| Ilana Leeds | British artist and writer |
| Ilana Ozernoy | Russian-American journalist |
| Ilana Turner | American professional wrestler |
| Ilana Rapp | American actress and film producer |
| Ilana Gordon | American journalist and radio producer |
Characters Named Ilana
| Ilana Verdansky | Character from the TV series "Lost" |
| Ilana Wexler | Character from the TV series "Broad City" |
| Ilana Myers | Character from the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Ilana Vasquez | Character from the TV series "White Collar" |
| Ilana Reigning | Character from the book series "The Chronicles of Magravandias" by Storm Constantine |
| Ilana | Character from the book "Ilana's Wish" by Annet Schaap |
| Ilana | Character from the book "An Infamous Army" by Georgette Heyer |
| Ilana Zeffren | Character from the book "Sword-Dancer" by Jennifer Roberson |
| Ilana Caldwell | Character from the book "Tooth and Claw" by Jo Walton |
| Ilana Frank | Character from the book "Becoming Darkness" by Lindsay Brambles |
| Ilana | Character from the game "Arc the Lad II" |
| Ilana | Character from the game "Fire Emblem - The Sacred Stones" |
| Ilana | Character from the game "Summoners War - Sky Arena" |
| Ilana | Character from the game "Tokyo Xanadu" |
| Ilana | Character from the game "Avernum - Escape From the Pit" |
| Ilana | Character from the webcomic "Trying Human" by Emy Bitner |
| Ilana | Character from the webcomic "Lapse" by Ayemae |
| Ilana | Character from the webcomic "Dumbing of Age" by David Willis |
| Ilana | Character from the webcomic "Spinnerette" by KrazyKrow |
| Ilana | Character from the webcomic "Alice Grove" by Jeph Jacques |