Ilian
Bulgarian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilian
Ilian is a name derived from the Latin name Iulianus, meaning "of or belonging to Julius," which itself comes from the Roman family name Julius, possibly connected to the god Jupiter.
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Etymology
Ilian is a name derived from the Latin name Iulianus, meaning "of or belonging to Julius," which itself comes from the Roman family name Julius, possibly connected to the god Jupiter. The name has been used across European cultures, particularly in Germanic and Slavic regions, with notable historical bearings in Byzantine and Eastern European contexts, though it remains less common than its variant Julian.
Ilian currently ranks #2,404 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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