Ilya
Ilya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ilya
- A male given name from Russian.
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Илья́ (Ilʹjá).
- A transliteration of the Belarusian male given name Ілья́ (Ilʹjá)
Etymology
From Russian Илья́ (Ilʹjá). Doublet of Elijah.
How popular is Ilya?
Since 1880, 256 girls and 970 boys in the U.S. have been named Ilya (21% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5027 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2623 in 2018. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ilya
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Sibling name ideas for Ilya
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Ilya FAQ
What does the name Ilya mean?
A male given name from Russian. A transliteration of the Russian male given name Илья́ (Ilʹjá). A transliteration of the Belarusian male given name Ілья́ (Ilʹjá) From Russian Илья́ (Ilʹjá). Doublet of Elijah.
What is the origin of the name Ilya?
Ilya is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Ilya?
Since 1880, 256 girls and 970 boys in the U.S. have been named Ilya (21% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5027 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2623 in 2018. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ilya a boy or girl name?
Ilya is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (256 girls and 970 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.