Illya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Illya is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Illya often also consider Cassaundra, Latoi, Shawntae .
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Illya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 39 babies have been named Illya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Illya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,679 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,679
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Illya is also used as a boy name, ranked #29253.
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About the Name Illya
Illya is a girl name .
Is Illya a boy or girl name? Illya is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,679 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,253. Illya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Illya is currently ranked #16,679 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Illya include Ill, Ily, Ilie, and Illkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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