Eleanora vs Iliana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleanora

Girl #886 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek (via Occitan/Old French)

Cultural Roots

Italian English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#886
Total SSA Count
304
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ellie, Nora, Ella

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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

Eleanora Rank #886
Iliana Rank #832

Iliana is more popular, ranked #832 vs #886 for Eleanora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleanora ___

  • Eleanora Rose
  • Eleanora Grace
  • Eleanora Jane
  • Eleanora Mae
  • Eleanora Elizabeth
  • Eleanora Kate

Iliana ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Eleanora

Arabella Isadora Theodora Sebastian Cornelius

If you choose Iliana

Adriana Viviana Catalina Sebastian Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleanora or Iliana more popular?

Iliana is more popular, ranked #832 compared to Eleanora at #886 in the United States.

What do Eleanora and Iliana mean?

Eleanora means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Occitan/Old French) origin). Iliana means "from the city of Troy (Ilium)" (Greek Ilion (Troy) origin).

Are Eleanora and Iliana boy or girl names?

Eleanora is primarily a girl name. Iliana is primarily a girl name.

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