Elroi vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroi

Boy #3,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God who sees me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,827
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roi, El

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elroi Rank #3,827
Ilya Rank #3,661

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 vs #3827 for Elroi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elroi ___

  • Elroi James
  • Elroi Michael
  • Elroi David
  • Elroi Isaiah
  • Elroi Emmanuel

Ilya ___

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

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If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elroi or Ilya more popular?

Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 compared to Elroi at #3827 in the United States.

What do Elroi and Ilya mean?

Elroi means "God who sees me" (Hebrew origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elroi and Ilya boy or girl names?

Elroi is primarily a boy name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.

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