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Zayan vs Ilyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zayan

Boy #1,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"adornment, embellishment"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,127
Total SSA Count
188
Syllables
2
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

Zayan Rank #1,127
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Zayan is more popular, ranked #1127 vs #1248 for Ilyas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zayan or Ilyas more popular?

Zayan is more popular, ranked #1127 compared to Ilyas at #1248 in the United States.

What do Zayan and Ilyas mean?

Zayan means "adornment, embellishment" (Arabic origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Zayan and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Zayan is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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