Ilia

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Ilia Pronunciation

Ilia is pronounced eel-YAH /ilˈjɑ/Medium

Meaning: Slavic/Georgian form of Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'Medium

In 30 seconds: The Slavic Elijah: Ilia means 'my God is Yahweh' — a prophet's name across Russia and Georgia. Soft, devout, and classic.

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Origin HighHebrew, Russian

MeaningSlavic/Georgian form of Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'

U.S. rank (2024)#4343 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ilia is a Slavic and Georgian form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' (the great prophet). A soft, devout, classic name across Russia, Georgia, and the Orthodox world.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Georgian families. Rare, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ilia (Ilya) is the Russian and Georgian form of Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh' — a beloved prophet's name across the Orthodox world.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Ilya — root etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Ilya

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ilia?

Ilia is pronounced eel-YAH (/ilˈjɑ/). Press play above to hear Ilia said aloud.

How do you say Ilia?

Ilia is said eel-YAH (/ilˈjɑ/). Press play above to hear Ilia said aloud.

What does the name Ilia mean?

Ilia is the Slavic/Georgian Elijah — 'my God is Yahweh'.

Is Ilia a boy or girl name?

Ilia is mainly a boy's name (the Slavic Elijah).

How popular is Ilia?

Ilia is a rare name in the U.S.