boy's name
Illya
ih-LYAH
- Origin Belarusian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 410
Illya is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Illya is a name of Belarusian origin.
- Peaked in 1966, when 89 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1960s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Illya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 244 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 18 |
How Popular Is Illya?
In 2024, Illya was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Illya Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Illya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Illya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Illya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Illya
- Pronunciation ih-LYAH
Sibling Names for Illya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Illya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Illya
How popular is the name Illya?
In 2024, Illya was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Illya a girl's or a boy's name?
Illya is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Illya?
Illya has 2 syllables.
When was Illya most popular?
Illya peaked in 1966, when 89 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1960s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.