How Many People Are Named Ilia?

Complete statistics for the name Ilia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ilia
Very Rare
Georgian

Ilia is a rare female name with roots in Georgian culture, making it stand out among American names. Only 931 people named Ilia live in the US today, which means 1 in 354,594 Americans have this unique name. With 59% under 30, it's clear Ilia is a modern, rising name.

~931
Living in US
1 in 354,594
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is my oath
🌐
Origin
Georgian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Loyal Compassionate Determined
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to have great potential for success and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

42,899
Worldwide Bearers
#20,992
Global Rank
🇬🇪 Georgia
10,376
🇲🇩 Moldova
4,820
🇨🇴 Colombia
3,483
🇺🇸 United States
2,535
🇦🇱 Albania
2,509
🇬🇷 Greece
2,130
🇳🇪 Niger
1,765
🇷🇺 Russia
1,735
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,482
🇮🇹 Italy
1,279

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
198 (21%)
♀ Female
733 (79%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
580
Would be under 30 (59%)
311
Would be 30–60 (32%)
96
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 987 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
75
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ilia Through the Generations

Ilia has seen its popularity rise steadily since the 1980s when it peaked with 43 births. Today, the average age of someone named Ilia is 29, indicating a younger demographic. The majority of people named Ilia are under 30, with 580 individuals falling into this category, while 311 are between 30 and 60, and just 96 are over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 34
California 17
Texas 10

✨ Similar Names to Ilia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ilia's Georgian roots

📄 About the Name Ilia

How Many People Have the Name Ilia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 931 people in the United States currently share the name Ilia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 354,594 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ilia a Common or Rare Name?

Ilia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ilia Mean?

Ilia means "God is my oath" and comes from Georgian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ilia in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

When Was Ilia Most Popular?

The name Ilia reached peak popularity in 1980, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ilia?

Approximately 931 people named Ilia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 987. That works out to roughly 1 in 354,594 Americans.

Is Ilia a rare name?

Ilia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 354,594 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ilia mean?

Ilia means "God is my oath" and comes from Georgian origins.

Is Ilia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Ilia are male and 79% are female.

When was Ilia most popular?

Ilia peaked in 1980 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US931
All-Time Births987
1 in X1 in 354,594
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1980
World Rank#20,992
Male %21%
Female %79%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.