Ilana

Meaning tree, oak tree
Origin Hebrew
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 3
Syllabification I-la-na

About Ilana

Ilana, a charming name of Hebrew origin, carries a profound connection to nature. Rooted in the Hebrew word for "tree" or "oak tree," Ilana bestows a sense of strength, resilience, and growth upon its bearer. Like the branches of an oak, this name reaches out with elegance and timeless beauty.

Parents who choose the name Ilana for their baby girl offer her a name rich in symbolism. Just as trees stand firm against the winds of time, so too will a child named Ilana grow and flourish. The name's melodic rhythm adds an enchanting touch to any conversation.

With notable individuals such as actress Ilana Glazer and tennis player Ilana Kloss, the name Ilana has left its mark in various fields. Fictional characters like Ilana Wexler from "Broad City" bring further recognition to this name. Whether in reality or fiction, Ilana remains a name of character and grace, reflecting the rooted and enduring qualities of the natural world it represents.

Variations of Name Ilana

Iliana
Ileana
Ilona
Ilene
Elena
Eliana

Nicknames for Ilana

Ila
Lana
Ily
Ana
Illie

Famous People Named Ilana

Ilana GlazerAmerican actress and comedian
Ilana KlossSouth African-American former professional tennis player
Ilana RovnerAmerican federal judge
Ilana MercerSouth African-born Canadian writer
Ilana RomanoIsraeli Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics
Ilana SodBrazilian television presenter and actress
Ilana TanIndonesian author
Ilana YadlinIsraeli lawyer and human rights activist
Ilana WeilerCanadian environmental activist
Ilana YahavIsraeli sand artist
Ilana EdelsteinSouth African-born American businesswoman and philanthropist
Ilana ArielAmerican documentary filmmaker
Ilana SochaPolish-Israeli Holocaust survivor and author
Ilana LöwyFrench medical sociologist
Ilana CasoyBrazilian criminologist and author
Ilana LeedsBritish artist and writer
Ilana OzernoyRussian-American journalist
Ilana TurnerAmerican professional wrestler
Ilana RappAmerican actress and film producer
Ilana GordonAmerican journalist and radio producer

Characters Named Ilana

Ilana VerdanskyCharacter from the TV series "Lost"
Ilana WexlerCharacter from the TV series "Broad City"
Ilana MyersCharacter from the TV series "The Good Wife"
Ilana VasquezCharacter from the TV series "White Collar"
Ilana ReigningCharacter from the book series "The Chronicles of Magravandias" by Storm Constantine
IlanaCharacter from the book "Ilana's Wish" by Annet Schaap
IlanaCharacter from the book "An Infamous Army" by Georgette Heyer
Ilana ZeffrenCharacter from the book "Sword-Dancer" by Jennifer Roberson
Ilana CaldwellCharacter from the book "Tooth and Claw" by Jo Walton
Ilana FrankCharacter from the book "Becoming Darkness" by Lindsay Brambles
IlanaCharacter from the game "Arc the Lad II"
IlanaCharacter from the game "Fire Emblem - The Sacred Stones"
IlanaCharacter from the game "Summoners War - Sky Arena"
IlanaCharacter from the game "Tokyo Xanadu"
IlanaCharacter from the game "Avernum - Escape From the Pit"
IlanaCharacter from the webcomic "Trying Human" by Emy Bitner
IlanaCharacter from the webcomic "Lapse" by Ayemae
IlanaCharacter from the webcomic "Dumbing of Age" by David Willis
IlanaCharacter from the webcomic "Spinnerette" by KrazyKrow
IlanaCharacter from the webcomic "Alice Grove" by Jeph Jacques

Other Popular Names Beginning with I

Izel
Isla
Idalia
Izabelle
Imogene
Ina
Ivey
Icelynn
Isa
Izabella