Sun, light, or cheerful
Hiliana is a rare name likely derived from the Greek name Heliana, meaning 'sun,' or as a combination of the Latin-derived Hilaria, meaning 'cheerful,' and the popular suffix -iana. It carries a bright, optimistic energy and is often chosen for its melodic, multi-syllabic sound.
Less common today
Hiliana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,257 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
