Cielo vs Iliana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cielo

Girl #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Spanish/Italian from Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#809
Total SSA Count
347
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cie, Ciel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cielo Rank #809
Iliana Rank #832

Cielo is more popular, ranked #809 vs #832 for Iliana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cielo ___

  • Cielo Rosa
  • Cielo Maria
  • Cielo Elena
  • Cielo Valentina
  • Cielo Esperanza
  • Cielo Luna

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 Cielo

Luna Sol Estrella Aurora Diego

If you choose Iliana

Adriana Viviana Catalina Sebastian Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cielo or Iliana more popular?

Cielo is more popular, ranked #809 compared to Iliana at #832 in the United States.

What do Cielo and Iliana mean?

Cielo means "sky, heaven" (Spanish/Italian from Latin origin). Iliana means "from the city of Troy (Ilium)" (Greek Ilion (Troy) origin).

Are Cielo and Iliana boy or girl names?

Cielo is primarily a girl name. Iliana is primarily a girl name.

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