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Ilian

Quick answerIlian 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.

Bulgarian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,404
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginBulgarian
LanguageBulgarian
CultureBulgarian
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 11
Global rank#388

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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