Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 05, 2024

Illianna

US Popularity Rank: 10065

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Trojan

Illianna is a girl’s name of Greek origin. Meaning "Trojan" in some translations, it has so much in store for your brave little wonder. But if they’re a bit of a history buff, they’ll love this adorable name for its ties to Ilios and Ilion, alternative titles for the ancient city of Troy. Homer’s Iliad is also believed to have been named after the phrase Ilias poiesis, meaning “poem of Ilion” in Greek. If you’ve been searching for the perfect bedtime story for baby Illianna, this historical moniker might inspire you.