Ilana vs Xylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilana

Girl #2,468 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilani, Lana, Lani

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Xylah

Girl #2,379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the forest, woodland"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Modern English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,379
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xy, Xyla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilana Rank #2,468
Xylah Rank #2,379

Xylah is more popular, ranked #2379 vs #2468 for Ilana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilana ___

  • Ilana Ruth
  • Ilana Miriam
  • Ilana Sophie
  • Ilana Grace
  • Ilana Rose
  • Ilana Claire

Xylah ___

  • Xylah Rose
  • Xylah Mae
  • Xylah Grace
  • Xylah Jane
  • Xylah Claire
  • Xylah Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilana

Noam Ariel Yael Micah Tamar

If you choose Xylah

Zane Orion Lyra Cleo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilana or Xylah more popular?

Xylah is more popular, ranked #2379 compared to Ilana at #2468 in the United States.

What do Ilana and Xylah mean?

Ilana means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin). Xylah means "from the forest, woodland" (Greek origin).

Are Ilana and Xylah boy or girl names?

Ilana is primarily a girl name. Xylah is primarily a girl name.

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