Eliyah 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

Eliyah Rank #2,125
Ilya Rank #3,661

Eliyah is more popular, ranked #2125 vs #3661 for Ilya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliyah ___

  • Eliyah Grace
  • Eliyah Rose
  • Eliyah Faith
  • Eliyah Marie
  • Eliyah Jade
  • Eliyah Noelle

Ilya ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Eliyah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Naomi Caleb

If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliyah or Ilya more popular?

Eliyah is more popular, ranked #2125 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Eliyah and Ilya mean?

Eliyah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eliyah and Ilya boy or girl names?

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

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