Amelia vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilya Rank #3,661

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3661 for Ilya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ilya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.

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