Ilya
Meaning
the Lord is my God (Russian form of Elijah)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Ilya peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
23 people · the #113,027 first name in Brazil · median age 32
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Ilya
Most people given the name Ilya in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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