Iliya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Iliya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 184 babies have been named Iliya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Iliya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,264 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,264
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Iliya is also used as a girl name, ranked #10560.
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Anglo-Saxon origin
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About the Name Iliya
Iliya is a boy name .
Is Iliya a boy or girl name? Iliya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,264 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,560. Iliya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Iliya is currently ranked #12,264 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Iliya include Ili, Ily, Ilie, and Ilikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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