Athanasius vs Ilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athanasius

Boy #4,292 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, undying"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Christian Eastern European Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,292
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Athan, Thane, Nasty (historical Greek slang)

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Ilia

Boy #4,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Georgian Russian Bulgarian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,353
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ily

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Popularity Comparison

Athanasius Rank #4,292
Ilia Rank #4,353

Athanasius is more popular, ranked #4292 vs #4353 for Ilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athanasius ___

  • Athanasius James
  • Athanasius Michael
  • Athanasius John
  • Athanasius Paul
  • Athanasius Luke
  • Athanasius George

Ilia ___

  • Ilia James
  • Ilia Alexander
  • Ilia Nikolai
  • Ilia Vincent
  • Ilia Sebastian
  • Ilia George

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Athanasius

Cornelius Ignatius Theodora Anastasia Sebastian

If you choose Ilia

Sofia Natasha Leo Anastasia Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athanasius or Ilia more popular?

Athanasius is more popular, ranked #4292 compared to Ilia at #4353 in the United States.

What do Athanasius and Ilia mean?

Athanasius means "immortal, undying" (Ancient Greek origin). Ilia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Athanasius and Ilia boy or girl names?

Athanasius is primarily a boy name. Ilia is primarily a boy name.

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