Total births
169
Girls' name · since 1967
Illana
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 169 babies named Illana, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 169
- total births
- 1967–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
169 girls have been named Illana since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Illana has been recorded 169 times among girls since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2021.
- 169 total births
- 1967–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
169 girls have been named Illana since 1967, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 169
- total births
- 1967–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Illana was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
14 babies were named Illana in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Illana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Illana splits its recorded history at 2002: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Illana at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Illana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2021
- Peak year (2007)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Illana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Illana's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Illana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
30 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s
2000s
71 births
- 2010s 26
2010s
26 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 71 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Illana? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 169 babies named Illana. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 14 births.
When was Illana most popular? ▼
Illana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
How long has the name Illana been used? ▼
Illana has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 55 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Illana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Illiana, Illa, Illyana, Illianna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Illana's data
- Illana's decade-level peak was the 2000s (71 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Illana
Nearby Names Like Illana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Illana
Illiana Girl
#2310 2,095 births
Illa Girl
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Illyana Girl
#5084 706 births
Illianna Girl
#7792 478 births
Illeana Girl
#13639 384 births
Compare Illana side by side: Illana vs Illiana Illana vs Illa Illana vs Illyana
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Illana: Baby Name Since 1967 - 169 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/illana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Illana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.