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Aayan vs Ilyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aayan

Boy #1,357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, divine blessing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

South Asian Muslim Arabic Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,357
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aayan Rank #1,357
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 vs #1357 for Aayan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aayan or Ilyas more popular?

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 compared to Aayan at #1357 in the United States.

What do Aayan and Ilyas mean?

Aayan means "gift of God, divine blessing" (Arabic origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Aayan and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Aayan is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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