Ilan
Ilan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ilan
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew אִילָן (Ilán, “tree, oak tree”).
How popular is Ilan?
Since 1880, 59 girls and 3,231 boys in the U.S. have been named Ilan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10452 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #1133 in 2003. In 2025, 124 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ilan FAQ
What does the name Ilan mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew אִילָן (Ilán, “tree, oak tree”).
What is the origin of the name Ilan?
Ilan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ilan?
Since 1880, 59 girls and 3,231 boys in the U.S. have been named Ilan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10452 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #1133 in 2003. In 2025, 124 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ilan a boy or girl name?
Ilan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 59 girls and 3,231 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.