Iliany
A feminine name of Spanish origin, potentially derived from the name Eliana.
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Iliany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Iliany today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Iliany births was 2011 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Iliany. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
2011
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,452
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Iliany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Iliany from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 80 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Iliany remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iliany by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Iliany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Iliany
The name Iliany has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, particularly in the Aramaic and Syriac dialects spoken in the region during the first few centuries AD. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic root word "lny," which means "to dwell" or "to abide."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iliany can be found in the writings of the Syriac theologian and philosopher, Ephrem the Syrian (306-373 AD). In his works, he makes mention of a figure named Iliany, though little is known about this individual's significance or historical context.
The name gained more prominence during the Byzantine era, when it was adopted by several notable figures. One such individual was Iliany of Edessa (5th century AD), a renowned scholar and translator who played a crucial role in preserving and disseminating the works of Greek philosophers and scientists within the Byzantine Empire.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Iliany the Hermit (6th century AD), a Syrian ascetic and mystic who lived a life of solitude and contemplation in the deserts of northern Mesopotamia. His teachings and writings on spirituality and the monastic life were widely influential among early Christian communities in the region.
During the Medieval period, the name Iliany appeared in several historical records and chronicles, often associated with scholars, clerics, and religious figures. One such individual was Iliany of Antioch (11th century AD), a Syriac Orthodox bishop and writer who authored several theological treatises and commentaries on the Scriptures.
In more recent times, the name has been borne by several notable individuals, including Iliany Ayyu (1867-1940), a renowned Lebanese poet and writer who contributed significantly to the revival of the Arabic literary tradition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Another significant figure was Iliany Khoury (1923-2018), a Syrian-born Palestinian writer and scholar who played a vital role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Palestinian people through her literary works and academic pursuits.
While the name Iliany has its roots in ancient Semitic languages and cultures, it has transcended its historical origins and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and regions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human diversity and cultural exchange.
People
Iliany + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Iliany as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Iliany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Iliany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Iliany going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Iliany a common name?
We classify Iliany as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Iliany most popular?
The single biggest year for Iliany was 2011, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Iliany is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Iliany in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Iliany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Iliany in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Iliany still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Iliany in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Iliany can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Iliany as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.