boy's name
Ilyess
ee-LYES (French)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,925
Ilyess is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Ilyess is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 155 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 23,580 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ilyess 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 | 25 |
| 1990s | 145 |
| 2000s | 620 |
| 2010s | 960 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 170 |
How Popular Is Ilyess?
In 2025, Ilyess was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Ilyess Is Used
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 Ilyess Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Ilyèss | Ilyèss is a rare spelling of Ilyess, written with a grave accent and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ilyess
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ilyess Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ilyess over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ilyess
- French ee-LYES
Sibling Names for Ilyess
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ilyess — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ilyess
Is Ilyess a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilyess is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ilyess?
Ilyess has 2 syllables.
When was Ilyess most popular?
Ilyess peaked in 2012, when 155 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Ilyess a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ilyess currently ranks #1,282 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.