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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The Lord is my God (form of Elijah/Eliyahu)
- Origin
- Russian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- IL-yah
Ilya is a Russian boy's name, pronounced IL-yah (IPA /ˈɪljə/), and it carries the meaning "the Lord is my God" as a form of Elijah, or Eliyahu. It has a clean, modern feel — a short, clean sound that stands apart from more elaborate Biblical variants while keeping the same root meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Ilya
Meaning: The Lord is my God (form of Elijah/Eliyahu).
Origin: Russian.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ilya
IL-yahIPA /ˈɪljə/
Popularity of Ilya
Social Security data from 1961 to 2024 shows Ilya has always been an uncommon pick, peaking at rank #2623 in 2018 with 48 babies given the name, then easing to rank #3623 in 2024 with 31 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Ilya mean?
The Lord is my God (form of Elijah/Eliyahu). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ilya?
Ilya is pronounced IL-yah (IPA: /ˈɪljə/).
Is Ilya a popular name right now?
Ilya peaked at #2623 in 2018 and is ranked #3623 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)
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