Iliana sits next to 5 phonetic neighbors — Ilianna, Eliana, and Ilyana are the closest matches by sound. Most share Iliana's Spanish-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
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Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Iliana — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Greek Ilion (Troy) origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Iliana.
Rhythm: Iliana is a 4-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.