Ilyas

Ilyas - A very unique male name

Ilyas appeared on the charts for the first time in 2003 on position #2778. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ilyas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ilyas? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ilyas. The baby boy name Ilyas was given to 164 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1036 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,941 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ilyas peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1036.

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Ilyas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ilyas is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #363 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,533.

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 Ilyas is where you live.

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Ilyas origin and meaning

Arabic — form of Elias/Elijah

The Arabic form of Elijah and Elias, from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'

Ilyas is how the prophet Elijah is named in the Quran and across the Muslim world. Its American use has grown steadily since 2003 to a 2025 peak, in Muslim families and beyond.

Attested etymology

Ilyas is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ilyas, pop culture references for the name Ilyas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ilyas

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ilyas, sorted by popularity.

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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.

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Even more about Ilyas

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 Ilyas 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 Ilyas?

2 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.

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Pronunciation

il-YAHS · /ɪlˈjɑs/

Around the world

• Ilyas (Arabic) — The Quranic form.
• İlyas (Turkish) — The Turkish form.
• Elias (Greek) — The Greek form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Elias — The Greek and English form — a separate name.
• Elijah — The English biblical form, a separate name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Ilyas carries a great prophet's name in its Quranic form, in two clean syllables. It is rising and still uncommon.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may say ILL-ee-us or ee-LYE-us — show the pronunciation early.