Ilyana vs Sofiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyana

Girl #2,419 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Russian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,419
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilya, Yana, Ilyi

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Sofiya

Girl #2,310 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, knowledge"

Origin: Greek sophos

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,310
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sofi, Fia, Sofie

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Popularity Comparison

Ilyana Rank #2,419
Sofiya Rank #2,310

Sofiya is more popular, ranked #2310 vs #2419 for Ilyana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilyana ___

  • Ilyana Rose
  • Ilyana Marie
  • Ilyana Sofia
  • Ilyana Vera
  • Ilyana Nadine
  • Ilyana Claire

Sofiya ___

  • Sofiya Rose
  • Sofiya Elena
  • Sofiya Natasha
  • Sofiya Irina
  • Sofiya Vera
  • Sofiya Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

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Katya Nikolai Sonya Misha Zara

If you choose Sofiya

Anastasia Natalia Masha Olga Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyana or Sofiya more popular?

Sofiya is more popular, ranked #2310 compared to Ilyana at #2419 in the United States.

What do Ilyana and Sofiya mean?

Ilyana means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Sofiya means "wisdom, knowledge" (Greek sophos origin).

Are Ilyana and Sofiya boy or girl names?

Ilyana is primarily a girl name. Sofiya is primarily a girl name.

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