Ilyas

Boy Name #1,248 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A prophetic name revered across Islam's long history

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Spiritual Classic Strong Traditional Elegant

Meaning & Origin

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Language: Arabic

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew via Aramaic

Language: Hebrew

The Story of Ilyas

Ilyas is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning my God is Yahweh or Yahweh is my God. The Prophet Ilyas (Elijah) is recognized in Islam as a prophet sent to the people of Baalbek, mentioned by name in the Quran. The name carries the same ancient Semitic root shared between the Hebrew Elijah and Arabic Ilyas, demonstrating the deep connection between the two faiths.

Ilyas has been consistently popular across the Muslim world, from North Africa to Central Asia and Southeast Asia. As Muslim baby names gain visibility in Western countries, Ilyas has been embraced for its clean sound and deep prophetic heritage.

In Islam, Ilyas (Elijah) is a revered prophet mentioned in the Quran in Sura As-Saffat. He is honored as one who called people back to monotheism. In Turkish culture, Ilyas Beg was a 14th-century Ottoman commander, giving the name historical weight in Turkic traditions.

Fun Facts

Ilyas (Elijah) appears in both the Bible and the Quran, making him one of the few prophets shared by Judaism, Christianity and Islam
The name Elijah/Ilyas has been one of the fastest-growing baby names in the United States over the past decade

Ilyas in Other Languages

Arabic إلياس

Hebrew אֵלִיָּהוּ (Elijah)

Persian الیاس

Spanish Elias

Turkish Ilyas

Famous People Named Ilyas

Ilyas Kashmiri

Other

1964

Pakistani militant and Al-Qaeda commander who appeared in multiple terrorism cases

Ilyas (The Prophet)

Religious

Islamic prophet mentioned in the Quran, identified with the Biblical prophet Elijah, revered for his monotheistic missio...

Islamic prophet mentioned in the Quran, identified with the Biblical prophet Elijah, revered for his monotheistic mission

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #1,248
Total SSA Count: 158
Cultural Origins: Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Ilya #3661

Common Nicknames

Illy Yas

Pairs Well With

Ilyas Ahmed Ilyas Hassan Ilyas Mohammed Ilyas Omar Ilyas Suleiman Ilyas Tariq

Sibling Names

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Idris Zainab

Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilyas

What does the name Ilyas mean?

"my God is Yahweh" (from Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic). "Yahweh is God" (from Hebrew via Aramaic). Ilyas is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning my God is Yahweh or Yahweh is my God. The Prophet Ilyas (Elijah) is recognized in Islam as a prophet sent to the people of Baalbek, mentioned by name in the Quran. The name carries the same ancient Semitic root shared between the Hebrew Elijah and Arabic Ilyas, demonstrating the deep connection between the two faiths.

What is the origin of the name Ilyas?

Ilyas has Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic, Hebrew via Aramaic, Arabic, Turkish, Muslim, and Persian origins. In Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic, it means "my God is Yahweh". In Hebrew via Aramaic, it means "Yahweh is God".

Is Ilyas a boy or girl name?

Ilyas is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Ilyas?

Ilyas is currently ranked #1248 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ilyas?

Common nicknames for Ilyas include Illy and Yas.

What are good middle names for Ilyas?

Popular middle name pairings include Ilyas Ahmed, Ilyas Hassan, Ilyas Mohammed, Ilyas Omar, Ilyas Suleiman, and Ilyas Tariq.

What are good sibling names for Ilyas?

Names that pair well with Ilyas as siblings include Yusuf, Ibrahim, Maryam, Fatima, Idris, and Zainab.

How many syllables does Ilyas have?

Ilyas has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Ilyas a common or rare name?

Ilyas is an uncommon name, ranked #1248 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ilyas

Ilyas is a boy name with Arabic, Turkish, Muslim, and Persian origins . The name means "my God is Yahweh" in Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic .

Ilyas is currently ranked #1,248 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Ilyas has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Ilyas include Illy and Yas. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Ilyas include Ilya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.