Ilianna vs Sofi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilianna

Girl #4,146 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of sunshine"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish Romanian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,146
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Liana, Ana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sofi

Girl #4,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, knowledge, skill"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scandinavian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,072
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sofi, So

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilianna Rank #4,146
Sofi Rank #4,072

Sofi is more popular, ranked #4072 vs #4146 for Ilianna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilianna ___

  • Ilianna Rose
  • Ilianna Grace
  • Ilianna Marie
  • Ilianna Sofia
  • Ilianna Elena
  • Ilianna Victoria

Sofi ___

  • Sofi Maria
  • Sofi Isabella
  • Sofi Valentina
  • Sofi Lucia
  • Sofi Elena
  • Sofi Ana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilianna

Elara Seraphina Cassandra Darius Nikolai

If you choose Sofi

Mateo Isabella Lucia Alejandro Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilianna or Sofi more popular?

Sofi is more popular, ranked #4072 compared to Ilianna at #4146 in the United States.

What do Ilianna and Sofi mean?

Ilianna means "ray of sunshine" (Greek origin). Sofi means "wisdom, knowledge, skill" (Greek origin).

Are Ilianna and Sofi boy or girl names?

Ilianna is primarily a girl name. Sofi is primarily a girl name.

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