Ilia vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilia Rank #4,353
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilia

Sofia Natasha Leo Anastasia Dmitri

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilia or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilia at #4353 in the United States.

What do Ilia and Theodore mean?

Ilia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ilia and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ilia is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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