Amiel 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amiel Rank #3,643
Ilya Rank #3,661

Amiel is more popular, ranked #3643 vs #3661 for Ilya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiel ___

  • Amiel David
  • Amiel Joshua
  • Amiel Elijah
  • Amiel Nathan
  • Amiel Benjamin
  • Amiel Ezra

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 Amiel

Raphael Gabriel Eliel Asher Miriam

If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiel or Ilya more popular?

Amiel is more popular, ranked #3643 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Amiel and Ilya mean?

Amiel means "my people are God" (Hebrew origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amiel and Ilya boy or girl names?

Amiel is primarily a boy name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.

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