Illya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Illya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 365 babies have been named Illya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Illya is past its peak , currently ranked #29,253 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,253
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Illya is also used as a girl name, ranked #16679.
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About the Name Illya
Illya is a boy name .
Is Illya a boy or girl name? Illya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,253 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,679. Illya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Illya is currently ranked #29,253 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Illya include Ill, Ily, Ilie, and Illkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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