Ilias
Ilias is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Ilias is a Greek form of the biblical name Elijah, which originates from Hebrew. It has grown moderately in usage in the United States in recent years as parents seek classic biblical names with a contemporary Mediterranean variation. The name is well-established across Southern and Eastern Europe.
Popularity in the United States
1,019 babies in the United States have been named Ilias since 1880. It ranks #3664 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1669.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.6 %)
- TX (20.1 %)
- NY (15 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- CO (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 292 |
| 2010-2019 | 396 |
| 2020-2029 | 258 |
Famous people named Ilias
- Ilias Iliadis: Athlete, Judoka
- Ilias Akhomach: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Ilias is the modern Greek representation of the ancient Hebrew name Elijah.
- The spelling mirrors the title of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad, giving it a classical resonance.