Boy Name
Ilya
"Russian diminutive of Elijah, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'."
Ranked #3623 for boys
About the Name Ilya
Meaning
Russian diminutive of Elijah, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'.
Origin
Russian/HebrewGender
Boy
First Letter
IBoy Rank
#3623
Girl Rank
#7031
Ilya is a boy name of Russian/Hebrew origin. The name means "Russian diminutive of Elijah, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'." and Currently ranked #3623 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with I or explore other Russian/Hebrew names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
#21 1960
#20 1970
#18 1980
#115 1990
#270 2000
#454 2010
#263 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Ilya
- IS Ilya Sorokin (hockey goaltender)