Ilia vs Liev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Liev

Boy #4,186 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Yiddish/Russian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,186
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilia Rank #4,353
Liev Rank #4,186

Liev is more popular, ranked #4186 vs #4353 for Ilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilia ___

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

Liev ___

  • Liev Samuel
  • Liev Aaron
  • Liev Michael
  • Liev Nathan
  • Liev Isaac
  • Liev Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilia

Sofia Natasha Leo Anastasia Dmitri

If you choose Liev

Sasha Nadya Misha Talia Roman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilia or Liev more popular?

Liev is more popular, ranked #4186 compared to Ilia at #4353 in the United States.

What do Ilia and Liev mean?

Ilia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Liev means "lion" (Yiddish/Russian origin).

Are Ilia and Liev boy or girl names?

Ilia is primarily a boy name. Liev is primarily a boy name.

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