Ilya vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilya Rank #3,661
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3661 for Ilya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilya ___

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilya or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Ilya and Liam mean?

Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ilya and Liam boy or girl names?

Ilya is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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