Dani vs Ilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dani

Girl #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#680
Total SSA Count
418
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dani is itself a nickname for Danielle or Daniela

Playground Safety Score

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Ilian

Boy #3,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ilium, ancient Troy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Romanian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,379
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ian

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dani Rank #680
Ilian Rank #3,379

Dani is more popular, ranked #680 vs #3379 for Ilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dani ___

  • Dani Rose
  • Dani Grace
  • Dani Marie
  • Dani Kate
  • Dani Lee
  • Dani Lynn

Ilian ___

  • Ilian James
  • Ilian Alexander
  • Ilian Sebastian
  • Ilian Thomas
  • Ilian Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dani

Lexi Nikki Madi Tyler Jordan

If you choose Ilian

Dorian Julian Celeste Adriana Cassian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dani or Ilian more popular?

Dani is more popular, ranked #680 compared to Ilian at #3379 in the United States.

What do Dani and Ilian mean?

Dani means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Ilian means "from Ilium, ancient Troy" (Latin origin).

Are Dani and Ilian boy or girl names?

Dani is primarily a girl name. Ilian is primarily a boy name.

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