Of the sun; or high, exalted
Iliani is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Greek name Eliana, meaning 'daughter of the sun,' or a feminine elaboration of the Hebrew name Eli, meaning 'high' or 'exalted.'
Less common today
Iliani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,781 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).