Jilliana
Jilliana is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Jilliana has the name Liana hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jilliana would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJilliana peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Jilliana you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
- HistoryJilliana first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
US births per million girls, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Jilliana
Jilliana is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Latin names
Other spellings of Jilliana
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Jilliana
What is the origin of the name Jilliana?
Jilliana is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).
Is Jilliana a boy or girl name?
Jilliana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jilliana?
Jilliana is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #6,855 in 2011, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Jilliana?
If you like Jilliana, you might also like Jiliana and Jillianna. Jiliana is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Jilliana?
Jilliana is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.