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Iliana

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Iliana: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2013.

Of Greek origin, Iliana is a melodic name meaning "Trojan" or "from Ilium," the ancient city better known as Troy. It is the feminine form of Ilias, the Greek name for the hero Hector of the *Iliad*, though it also shares roots with the name Helen. In the modern era, Iliana has been borne by the Bulgarian-born British anthropologist and historian Dame Iliana Raeva, as well as the Mexican actress Iliana Fox. While there are no prominent Scottish place connections, the name’s classical link to Troy resonates through literature and myth. A notable variant is Eliana, meaning "God has answered" in Hebrew, which sometimes causes confusion but offers a distinct alternative.