Ilya
Meaning
"my God is Yahweh"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,661
- Total SSA Count
- 31
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ilyusha, Il
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"my God is Yahweh"
Origin: Hebrew
"gracious, merciful"
Origin: Slavic
Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 vs #3697 for Miloh.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Ilya is more popular, ranked #3661 compared to Miloh at #3697 in the United States.
Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Miloh means "gracious, merciful" (Slavic origin).
Ilya is primarily a boy name. Miloh is primarily a boy name.