Illya

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Pronounced IL-yah /ˈɪl.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: Illya is a variant spelling of Ilya, the Slavic (Russian and Ukrainian) form of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh.' A warm heritage name, noted here.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Slavic classic: Illya is a form of Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh' (said 'IL-yah'). Rich and heritage-rooted.

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Origin MediumSlavic

MeaningIllya is a variant spelling of Ilya, the Slavic (Russian and Ukrainian) form of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh.' A warm heritage name, noted here.

U.S. rank (2024)#12967 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1966

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

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

Illya is a variant spelling of Ilya, the Russian and Ukrainian form of Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh.' Carried across the Slavic world and beyond, it reads as warm, melodic, and heritage-rooted, and we note the variant spelling (said 'IL-yah').

In the U.S. it is rare. Rare, heritage-rooted, and melodic.

Did you know? Illya is a variant of Ilya, the Slavic form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh.' A soft, heritage-rich pick (said 'IL-yah').

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References — Illya — Variant of Ilya, Slavic form of Elijah; noted

Variations

IlyaIliaElijah

Nicknames

IllyIly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Illya mean?

Illya is a variant of Ilya, the Slavic form of Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh.'

How do you pronounce Illya?

It's said IL-yah /ˈɪl.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Illya a boy or girl name?

Illya is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Illya?

Illya is a rare name in the U.S.