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At a Glance
- Meaning
- My God is the LORD (via the prophet Elijah)
- Origin
- Arabic (Quranic form of Hebrew Elijah)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- il-YAHSS
Ilyas (il-YAHSS) is the Arabic, Quranic form of the Hebrew name Elijah, and it carries the meaning "my God is the LORD," by way of the prophet Elijah. It's a name with deep scriptural roots that sounds crisp and clear when spoken aloud.
Meaning & Origin of Ilyas
Meaning: My God is the LORD (via the prophet Elijah).
Origin: Arabic (Quranic form of Hebrew Elijah).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ilyas
il-YAHSSIPA /ɪlˈjɑːs/
Popularity of Ilyas
Ilyas ranked #1252 in 2024, with 158 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which run from 1976 to 2024, so it is at its most popular right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Ilyas mean?
My God is the LORD (via the prophet Elijah). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ilyas?
Ilyas is pronounced il-YAHSS (IPA: /ɪlˈjɑːs/).
Is Ilyas a popular name right now?
Ilyas is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1252 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1976–2024.)
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