Ilana

אִילָנָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: oak tree

• Ilana means "oak tree" in Hebrew, rooting it in one of nature's most powerful symbols of endurance and deep belonging. It is a name that has been cherished in Israeli and Jewish communities for decades, beloved for its earthy warmth and graceful sound. There is something deeply reassuring about naming a child after a tree that grows strong, spreads wide, and stands for generations.

  A major rediscovery feels imminent for this gorgeous name. The hilarious Ilana Glazer of "Broad City" has given it vibrant modern energy, and it has the elegant three-syllable flow that parents are loving right now — think Alina, Elara, Amara — but with genuine Hebrew roots. In an era when nature names dominate every baby name list, Ilana offers an oak tree's worth of strength with a distinctly Jewish soul.

• Alternate Spellings: Elana, Alana, Alanna, Ilanah, Elanah, Alanah, Alannah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Sivan
  ,
  Rina
  ,
  Oren
  ,
  Ronen
• Theme: nature