Asiah vs Ilyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asiah

Boy #1,408 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"life-giving"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic African American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,408
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asi

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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
Nicknames
Illy, Yas

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Popularity Comparison

Asiah Rank #1,408
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 vs #1408 for Asiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asiah ___

  • Asiah Jalen
  • Asiah Malik
  • Asiah Darius
  • Asiah Emmanuel
  • Asiah Jordan
  • Asiah Isaiah

Ilyas ___

  • Ilyas Ahmed
  • Ilyas Hassan
  • Ilyas Mohammed
  • Ilyas Omar
  • Ilyas Suleiman
  • Ilyas Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asiah

Amara Zion Kalani Nova Imani

If you choose Ilyas

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asiah or Ilyas more popular?

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 compared to Asiah at #1408 in the United States.

What do Asiah and Ilyas mean?

Asiah means "life-giving" (Arabic origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Asiah and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Asiah is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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