Girl · #17,168 in 2026

Jilyan

Current Rank
#17,168
Peak Rank
#17,168 (2006)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2006
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#17168
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Jilyan

The earliest SSA record of Jilyan as a baby girl name dates back to 2006, when 5 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Jilyan — #17,168 in the national rankings. Jilyan last appeared in the published SSA data in 2006, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jilyan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jilyan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jilyan

What does the name Jilyan mean?
Jilyan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jilyan in 2026?
In 2026, Jilyan ranks #17,168 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jilyan most popular?
Jilyan reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #17,168 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Jilyan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jilyan is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Jilyan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jilyan include Aallyah, Abaigail, Abianna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Aallyah
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Abaigail
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Abianna
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Adairis
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Adryann
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Aeryona
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Aisah
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Aketzalli
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About the name Jilyan

Jilyan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Jilyan's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #17,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Jilyan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.