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Ilia

♀ Girl

Pronounced EE-lee-ah /ˈi.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Georgian/Russian form of Elijah/Elias — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: My God is Yahweh: Ilia is a form of Elijah. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'EE-lee-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA Georgian/Russian form of Elijah/Elias — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7717 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ilia is a Georgian/Russian form of Elijah/Elias — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'EE-lee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elijah means 'my God is Yahweh' in Hebrew — Ilia is a Georgian/Russian form, lyrical and classic, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EE-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ilia — unisex; routes layered

Variations

IlyaEliaIliana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilia mean?

Ilia is a form of Elijah — Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Ilia?

It's said EE-lee-ah /ˈi.li.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ilia a boy or girl name?

Ilia is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ilia?

Ilia is a rare name in the U.S.

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