Ilian
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ilian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 45 babies have been named Ilian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ilian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,304 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,304
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ilian
Ilian is a girl name .
Is Ilian a boy or girl name? Ilian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #56,304 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,379. Ilian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ilian is currently ranked #56,304 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ilian include Ili, Ily, Ilie, and Ilikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ilian include Iliana, Ilianna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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