Ilya Name Meaning & Origin
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Ilya is a common Slavic given name derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahu.' It is widely used in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, often as a male name. The name has biblical roots and became popular in Eastern Europe through Christian traditions.
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Russian (Slavic) 85% -
Ukrainian (Slavic) 10% -
Belarusian (Slavic) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ilya
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Ilya
Famous individuals named Ilya include Ilya Kovalchuk, a Russian professional ice hockey player; Ilya Repin, a renowned Russian realist painter; and Ilya Tsymbalyuk, a Ukrainian opera singer.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Ilya in the US (SSA Data):
Ilya Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 2
People with this name tend to be: Peacemaker, intuitive and cooperative.