Ilya vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilya or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Ilya and Olivia mean?

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

Are Ilya and Olivia boy or girl names?

Ilya is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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