Iliyan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Iliyan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 34 babies have been named Iliyan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Iliyan is past its peak , currently ranked #26,574 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,574
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Iliyan
Iliyan is a boy name .
Iliyan is currently ranked #26,574 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Iliyan include Ili, Iliy, Ily, Ilie, and Ilikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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