Iliana vs Theodora

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iliana Rank #832
Theodora Rank #812

Theodora is more popular, ranked #812 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

Theodora ___

  • Theodora Rose
  • Theodora Mae
  • Theodora Jane
  • Theodora Claire
  • Theodora Louise
  • Theodora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Iliana

Adriana Viviana Catalina Sebastian Mateo

If you choose Theodora

Sebastian Eleanor Maximilian Josephine Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iliana or Theodora more popular?

Theodora is more popular, ranked #812 compared to Iliana at #832 in the United States.

What do Iliana and Theodora mean?

Iliana means "from the city of Troy (Ilium)" (Greek Ilion (Troy) origin). Theodora means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Iliana and Theodora boy or girl names?

Iliana is primarily a girl name. Theodora is primarily a girl name.

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