Amaziah vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaziah

Boy #3,482 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is mighty, strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,482
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ama, Ziah, Maz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ilya

Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,661
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilyusha, Il

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaziah Rank #3,482
Ilya Rank #3,661

Amaziah is more popular, ranked #3482 vs #3661 for Ilya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaziah ___

  • Amaziah James
  • Amaziah John
  • Amaziah David
  • Amaziah Samuel
  • Amaziah Elijah
  • Amaziah Michael

Ilya ___

  • Ilya Alexander
  • Ilya Nikolai
  • Ilya James
  • Ilya Dmitri
  • Ilya Theodore
  • Ilya Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaziah

Ezekiel Nehemiah Obadiah Miriam Esther

If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaziah or Ilya more popular?

Amaziah is more popular, ranked #3482 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Amaziah and Ilya mean?

Amaziah means "Yahweh is mighty, strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaziah and Ilya boy or girl names?

Amaziah is primarily a boy name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.

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