Ilyas
Ilyas is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh / God is the Lord.
Origin and history
Ilyas is the Arabic form of the Biblical name Elijah. It is widely used across Muslim-majority regions and Middle Eastern communities. In the U.S., the name has seen rising popularity in recent years as parents seek classic prophet names with an international flair.
Popularity in the United States
2,196 babies in the United States have been named Ilyas since 1880. It ranks #2756 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1159.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.3 %)
- CA (15.5 %)
- MN (12.7 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 374 |
| 2010-2019 | 905 |
| 2020-2029 | 848 |
Famous people named Ilyas
- Ilyas Kashmiri: militant leader
Fun facts
- Ilyas is mentioned by name in the Quran as a righteous prophet of God.
- The majority of U.S. birth records for Ilyas have been recorded within the last decade.