Ilah vs Roya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilah

Girl #2,968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, goddess"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,968
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ila

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Roya

Girl #2,799 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dream, vision"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Afghan Persian Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,799
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilah Rank #2,968
Roya Rank #2,799

Roya is more popular, ranked #2799 vs #2968 for Ilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilah ___

  • Ilah Rose
  • Ilah Grace
  • Ilah Jane
  • Ilah Marie
  • Ilah Faith
  • Ilah Dawn

Roya ___

  • Roya Noor
  • Roya Sara
  • Roya Layla
  • Roya Mina
  • Roya Nasrin
  • Roya Azin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilah

Zara Nora Eli Jasper Layla

If you choose Roya

Darius Parisa Cyrus Shirin Kaveh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilah or Roya more popular?

Roya is more popular, ranked #2799 compared to Ilah at #2968 in the United States.

What do Ilah and Roya mean?

Ilah means "divine, goddess" (Arabic origin). Roya means "dream, vision" (Persian origin).

Are Ilah and Roya boy or girl names?

Ilah is primarily a girl name. Roya is primarily a girl name.

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