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Ilia

♂ Boy

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 (2025)#2430 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births56 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519982025

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 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

IlyaElijahEliya

Nicknames

Ilya

Famous Bearers

  • ★Ilia Chavchavadze (1837-1907)
    Georgian poet, writer, and public figure regarded as a national hero of Georgia
  • ★Ilia Malinin (2004-)
    American figure skater, first to land a quadruple Axel in competition
  • ★Ilia Topuria (1997-)
    Georgian-Spanish mixed martial artist and UFC Featherweight Champion

If you like Ilia…

Ilya— a fellow spelling
Elijah— the English form
Elias— the Greek/Latin form
Ilias— the Greek form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilia mean?

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

How do you pronounce Ilia?

It's said eel-YAH /ilˈjɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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