Ilir

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-leer /ˈi.lir/Medium

Meaning: From the Albanian Ilir, 'Illyrian' (of the ancient Illyrian people, the ancestors of the Albanians); a proud national nameLow

In 30 seconds: Illyrian; of the free: Ilir is an Albanian name. Crisp and warm (said 'EE-leer').

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Origin LowAlbanian

MeaningFrom the Albanian Ilir, 'Illyrian' (of the ancient Illyrian people, the ancestors of the Albanians); a proud national name

U.S. rank (2025)#11181 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ilir comes from the Albanian Ilir, 'Illyrian' (of the ancient Illyrian people, the ancestors of the Albanians). A proud national name (said 'EE-leer').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Albanian families. Rare, Illyrian at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ilir is 'Illyrian' in Albanian — of the ancient Illyrian people, the ancestors of the Albanians — a proud national name (said 'EE-leer').

Overall data confidence 54%

References — Ilir — Albanian; Illyrian

Variations

IliriIlira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilir mean?

Ilir is Albanian for 'Illyrian' — of the ancient Illyrian people, the ancestors of the Albanians.

How do you pronounce Ilir?

It's said EE-leer /ˈi.lir/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ilir a boy or girl name?

Ilir is a boy's name.

How popular is Ilir?

Ilir is a very rare name in the U.S.