Celia vs Iliana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

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Iliana

Girl #832 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the city of Troy (Ilium)"

Origin: Greek Ilion (Troy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Romanian Bulgarian Greek Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
326
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ili, Ana, Lily

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Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Iliana Rank #832

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 vs #832 for Iliana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Iliana ___

  • Iliana Rose
  • Iliana Grace
  • Iliana Sofia
  • Iliana Elena
  • Iliana Marie
  • Iliana Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Iliana

Adriana Viviana Catalina Sebastian Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Iliana more popular?

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 compared to Iliana at #832 in the United States.

What do Celia and Iliana mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Iliana means "from the city of Troy (Ilium)" (Greek Ilion (Troy) origin).

Are Celia and Iliana boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Iliana is primarily a girl name.

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