Iliana vs Luz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Luz

Girl #750 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#750
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luzy, Lu

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Popularity Comparison

Iliana Rank #832
Luz Rank #750

Luz is more popular, ranked #750 vs #832 for Iliana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iliana ___

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

Luz ___

  • Luz Maria
  • Luz Elena
  • Luz Isabel
  • Luz Sofia
  • Luz Andrea
  • Luz Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iliana

Adriana Viviana Catalina Sebastian Mateo

If you choose Luz

Sol Luna Diego Miguel Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iliana or Luz more popular?

Luz is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Iliana at #832 in the United States.

What do Iliana and Luz mean?

Iliana means "from the city of Troy (Ilium)" (Greek Ilion (Troy) origin). Luz means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Iliana and Luz boy or girl names?

Iliana is primarily a girl name. Luz is primarily a girl name.

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