Ilia - A very unique male name
Ilia at a glance
Ilia is ranked #2349 among boy baby names in 2025, with 22 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #2349 and first appeared on the charts in 2024.
- Rank in 2025
- #2349
- Births in 2025
- 22
- Peak year
- 2025 (#2349)
- First appeared
- 2024
- Popularity
- 1 in 66,649 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (6 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ilia peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2349.
Famous with this name
Ilia Volok
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Ilia is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ilia is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,808 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,901.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ilia is where you live.
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Ilia origin and meaning
Georgian / Slavic, from Hebrew
The Georgian and Bulgarian form of Ilya, itself the Russian form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'
Ilia is how Elijah's name is written in Georgia and Bulgaria, via Russian Ilya. It appeared in US data only in 2024, and its sudden peak in 2025 coincides with the fame of a Georgian UFC champion who carries it. The derivation back through Ilya to Elijah is well documented.
Attested etymology
Ilia is a 4 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Ilia, pop culture references for the name Ilia and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Ilia
We've found the following names that sound similar to Ilia, sorted by popularity.
Ilya / Ilay / Ilai / Illya / Iliya /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2349 |
| 2024 | 3437 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1808 |
| New York | 1860 |
| California | 1901 |
Even more about Ilia
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Ilia a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Ilia?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ILL-ee-ah · /ˈɪliə/
Around the world
- Ilya (Russian) — The Russian form from which Ilia derives.
- Ilia (Georgian) — Used as-is in Georgian.
Spellings and nicknames
- Ilya — The Russian form; a separate established name.
- Elijah — The English Biblical form; a separate established name.
Famous bearers
- Ilia Topuria — Georgian-Spanish mixed martial artist and UFC champion (b. 1997) Contemporary
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
Elijah in Georgian dress, arriving in the US on a UFC champion's shoulders — ancient roots, brand-new American presence.
Worth knowing
- Reads as a girl's name to many Americans (compare Isla and Aaliyah sounds).
