Abian vs Iliya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abian

Boy #12,444 Most Popular

Meaning

"Of the bird; one who soars freely. A rare name of Latin and Spanish origin, derived from the Roman name Avianus, rooted in the Latin word avis (bird)."

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,444
Total SSA Count
8
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Aby, Abie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abian Rank #12,444
Iliya Rank #10,560

Iliya is more popular, ranked #10560 vs #12444 for Abian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abian ___

  • Abian James
  • Abian Michael
  • Abian Luis
  • Abian Rafael

Iliya ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abian or Iliya more popular?

Iliya is more popular, ranked #10560 compared to Abian at #12444 in the United States.

What do Abian and Iliya mean?

Abian means "Of the bird; one who soars freely. A rare name of Latin and Spanish origin, derived from the Roman name Avianus, rooted in the Latin word avis (bird)." (Latin origin).

Are Abian and Iliya boy or girl names?

Abian is primarily a boy name. Iliya is primarily a girl name.

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