Ilya
Ilya is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Ilya is the East Slavic form of the Biblical Hebrew name Elijah. It carries a strong traditional heritage in Eastern Europe and has seen modest, growing usage in the United States. It offers a distinct, melodic alternative to the more common Elijah.
Popularity in the United States
970 babies in the United States have been named Ilya since 1880. It ranks #3711 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1720.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.9 %)
- NY (16.7 %)
- WA (15.8 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- TX (2.3 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 247 |
| 2010-2019 | 360 |
| 2020-2029 | 207 |
Famous people named Ilya
- Ilya Kovalchuk: ice hockey player
- Ilya Bryzgalov: ice hockey player
- Ilya Repin: painter, artist
Fun facts
- Ilya is widely recognized as the Russian equivalent of the Hebrew name Elijah.
- Ilya Muromets is one of the most famous legendary bogatyrs (heroic knights) of East Slavic folklore.