Tree
Derived from the Hebrew word for tree, specifically a mature or sapling tree. In Jewish tradition, it is often associated with the holiday of Tu BiShvat, the New Year for Trees, symbolizing growth and connection to the earth.
About 124 boys were named Ilan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First Israeli astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster
American actor known for the film Weird Science
Expatriate Israeli historian and political scientist
British neo-classical composer for film and television
The same feel as Ilan — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.