Arina vs Ilyana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arina

Girl #2,595 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,595
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Rina

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Ilyana

Girl #2,419 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Russian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,419
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilya, Yana, Ilyi

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Popularity Comparison

Arina Rank #2,595
Ilyana Rank #2,419

Ilyana is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #2595 for Arina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arina ___

  • Arina Rose
  • Arina Grace
  • Arina Marie
  • Arina Sophia
  • Arina Elena
  • Arina Louise

Ilyana ___

  • Ilyana Rose
  • Ilyana Marie
  • Ilyana Sofia
  • Ilyana Vera
  • Ilyana Nadine
  • Ilyana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arina

Irina Natasha Dmitri Nikolai Vera

If you choose Ilyana

Katya Nikolai Sonya Misha Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arina or Ilyana more popular?

Ilyana is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Arina at #2595 in the United States.

What do Arina and Ilyana mean?

Arina means "peace" (Greek origin). Ilyana means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Arina and Ilyana boy or girl names?

Arina is primarily a girl name. Ilyana is primarily a girl name.

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