Ilija vs Mose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilija

Boy #6,562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Macedonian Bosnian Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,562
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ika, Ijo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mose

Boy #6,641 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"drawn out of the water"

Origin: Hebrew Moshe

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,641
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mose

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilija Rank #6,562
Mose Rank #6,641

Ilija is more popular, ranked #6562 vs #6641 for Mose.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilija ___

  • Ilija Marko
  • Ilija Luka
  • Ilija Stefan
  • Ilija Nikola
  • Ilija Andrej
  • Ilija Vojin

Mose ___

  • Mose James
  • Mose William
  • Mose Arthur
  • Mose Henry
  • Mose Ray
  • Mose Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilija

Luka Marko Ana Jelena Stefan

If you choose Mose

Ezra Amos Ruth Miriam Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilija or Mose more popular?

Ilija is more popular, ranked #6562 compared to Mose at #6641 in the United States.

What do Ilija and Mose mean?

Ilija means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Mose means "drawn out of the water" (Hebrew Moshe origin).

Are Ilija and Mose boy or girl names?

Ilija is primarily a boy name. Mose is primarily a boy name.

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