Ilya vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilya or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Ilya and Noah mean?

Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilya and Noah boy or girl names?

Ilya is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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