US Popularity Rank: 8975

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Light; Trojan; My God is Yahweh

Illyana is a girl's name with layers of meaning and comic book charm. It might come from Illiana, a name with Greek roots meaning "light" and "Trojan" from Helene. In Marvel's universe, Illyana Rasputin, aka Magik, is a Russian mutant who dazzles with her ability to hop between dimensions and appears in The New Mutants series linked to X-Men. As Colossus' little sister, she battles her inner demons yet remains pure at heart. Illyana shares a connection with the divine with Hebrew links to El and Yah, meaning “My God is Yahweh.” We are confident your little Illyana will shine brightly as they embark on their very own character arc.