boy's name
Illyes
ee-LYES
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 405
Illyes is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2004, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1989.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Illyes Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Illyes?
In 2022, Illyes was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Illyes Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Illyès | Illyès is a rare spelling of Illyes, written with a grave accent and recorded about 20 times, mostly in France. | 20 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Illyes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Illyes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Illyes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Illyes
- Pronunciation ee-LYES
Sibling Names for Illyes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Illyes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Illyes
Is Illyes a girl's or a boy's name?
Illyes is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Illyes?
Illyes has 2 syllables.
When was Illyes most popular?
Illyes peaked in 2004, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.