Ilana
A girls’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning oak tree.
Ilana by the numbers
In 2025, 21 babies in England and Wales were named Ilana. In the US, 94 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 135 babies in 1992, making it a 1990s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Ilana. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Ilianaof Troy; form of Iliana or Iliana292 in the US (2017)
- Ivanavariant of Ivanka; God is gracious38 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ileanabright one; a form of Helen87 in the US (2017)
- Ilonalight, bright; a form of Helen5 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ilanimy tree; from ilan meaning tree20 in the US (2017)
- IoanaGod is gracious; a form of Joanna16 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Ilana
Names that are said the same way as Ilana, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean a tree
Like Ilana, each of these has a tree in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Oliviaolive tree; symbol of peace18,642 in the US (2017)
- Hazelthe hazel tree; hazel-eyed5,019 in the US (2017)
- Rowanlittle red one; the rowan tree1,398 in England and Wales (2025)
- Willowthe willow tree; grace, flexibility1,384 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ashleyash tree meadow2,549 in the US (2017)
- Arlofortified hill; barberry tree2,083 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Ilana
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