Ilya vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilya or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Ilya and Oliver mean?

Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ilya and Oliver boy or girl names?

Ilya is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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