Ilya is a variant of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. It has a strong biblical background, being associated with the prophet Elijah from the Old Testament, and is widely used in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and neighboring countries.
IPA: /ˈiːljə/ · Simplified: EE-lya
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Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.
Ilya is a variant of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. It has a strong biblical background, being associated with the prophet Elijah from the Old Testament, and is widely used in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and neighboring countries.
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IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.
IPA: /ˈiːljə/ · Simplified: EE-lya
Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.
Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.
Top countries where this name is most common.
Russia
Ukraine
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Israel
Curated name lists where this name appears
Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.
Individuals named Ilya are often seen as dependable and rooted in tradition. They tend to have a strong sense of history and culture, reflecting the deep historical roots of their name. Ilya is commonly associated with strength and reliability, as well as a certain artistic sensibility, echoing the legacy of cultural figures who shared this name.
Traditional celebration date for this name.
Not traditionally celebrated
Well-known figures who share this name.
Ilya Repin
Russian realist painter, born 1844, renowned for historical and contemporary societal depictions
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