How Many People Are Named Ilya?
Complete statistics for the name Ilya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ilya means 'warrior' in Hebrew and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,143 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 288,762 Americans. The majority of Ilyas are under 30, with the peak year being 2018 when 65 babies were named Ilya.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,161 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ilya Through the Generations
Ilya has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 1,143 people named Ilya currently living in the US, the name's distribution shows a strong skew towards youth, with 90% of individuals under 30 years old. This trend indicates that Ilya is a modern choice, gaining traction since its peak birth year in 2018.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Ilya
Ilya, Iliya, Ilia, Ilja, Ilija, or Illia is the East Slavic form of the male Hebrew name Eliyahu (Eliahu), meaning "My God is Yahu/Jah." It comes from the Byzantine Greek pronunciation of the vocative (Ilía) of the Greek Elias. It is pronounced with stress on the second syllable. The diminutive form is Iliusha or Iliushen'ka. The Russian patronymic for a son of Ilya is "Ilyich", and a daughter is "Ilyinichna".…
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Other names sharing Ilya's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Ilya
How Many People Have the Name Ilya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,143 people in the United States currently share the name Ilya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 288,762 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ilya a Common or Rare Name?
Ilya 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 Ilya Mean?
Ilya means "warrior" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ilya in SSA data, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.
When Was Ilya Most Popular?
The name Ilya reached peak popularity in 2018, with 65 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 Ilya?
Approximately 1,143 people named Ilya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,161. That works out to roughly 1 in 288,762 Americans.
Is Ilya a rare name?
Ilya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 288,762 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ilya mean?
Ilya means "warrior" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Ilya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 80% of people named Ilya are male and 20% are female.
When was Ilya most popular?
Ilya peaked in 2018 with 65 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.