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Ilyane

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Iliana.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ilyane. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ilyane today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ilyane births was 2019 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Ilyane. 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.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ilyane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2019

5 babies that year

Average age

7

years old

2019 SSA rank

#12,870

Tracked since 2019

Popularity

Ilyane: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Ilyane 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 Ilyane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Ilyane

The name Ilyane is a relatively uncommon given name with origins that can be traced back to the ancient Persian language. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "ilyan," which means "supreme" or "exalted." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were held in high regard or were of noble or regal standing.

During the Achaemenid period in ancient Persia, which spanned from around 550 BC to 330 BC, names with a similar linguistic root, such as "Ilyan" or "Ilyana," were used. However, the precise spelling and pronunciation of "Ilyane" may have evolved over time as the name spread to other regions and cultures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ilyane can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this literary work, Ilyane is mentioned as the name of a character, though their specific role or significance is not widely documented.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ilyane. One such person was Ilyane Khanoum, a Persian princess who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for her beauty and intelligence. She was the daughter of Shah Tahmasp I, a prominent ruler of the Safavid dynasty.

Another historical figure with the name Ilyane was Ilyane Malikzadeh, a Persian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. She was known for her contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics and was highly regarded in intellectual circles of her time.

In the realm of literature, Ilyane Shamsi was a 13th-century Persian poet whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Her poetry has been preserved and studied by scholars of Persian literature over the centuries.

During the 19th century, Ilyane Afnan was a prominent figure in the Baha'i faith, a religion that originated in Persia. She played a significant role in the early spread and promotion of the Baha'i teachings and is remembered for her dedication to the faith.

Ilyane Khayat, a 20th-century artist from Iran, was renowned for her vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the spirit and culture of her homeland. Her works have been exhibited in galleries around the world and are celebrated for their unique style and artistic vision.

While the name Ilyane has ancient roots in Persian culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and contexts throughout history. However, due to its relative rarity, detailed historical records and accounts of individuals bearing this name may be limited compared to more common names.

People

Ilyane + last name combinations

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FAQ

Ilyane: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Ilyane?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ilyane 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 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Ilyane a common name?

We classify Ilyane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Ilyane most popular?

The single biggest year for Ilyane was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ilyane is about 7 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 Ilyane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Ilyane a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ilyane in the SSA data are male. 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 Ilyane still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Ilyane 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 Ilyane 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 are called Ilyane?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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