Ilya
3 countries#3128 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ilya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,226 births recorded 1961–2025 · currently #3128 · peaked in 2018 with 65 births
Most common in: California, New York, Washington, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
292 births recorded 1982–2022 · currently #1419 · peaked in 2022 with 35 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
210 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2019 with 19 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
210 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 19 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ilya’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3782 | — |
| 2007 | #3511 | ↑271 |
| 2008 | #4395 | ↓884 |
| 2009 | #3721 | ↑674 |
| 2010 | #3377 | ↑344 |
| 2011 | #2798 | ↑579 |
| 2012 | #2905 | ↓107 |
| 2013 | #3189 | ↓284 |
| 2014 | #3456 | ↓267 |
| 2015 | #3149 | ↑307 |
| 2016 | #3883 | ↓734 |
| 2017 | #3440 | ↑443 |
| 2018 | #2617 | ↑823 |
| 2019 | #3103 | ↓486 |
| 2020 | #3025 | ↑78 |
| 2021 | #3121 | ↓96 |
| 2022 | #3995 | ↓874 |
| 2023 | #3416 | ↑579 |
| 2024 | #3524 | ↓108 |
| 2025 | #3128 | ↑396 |
Frequently asked questions about Ilya
Is Ilya a popular name?
Yes — Ilya currently ranks #3128 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ilya more common for boys or girls?
Ilya is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ilya most popular?
Ilya peaked in 2018 in United States, with 65 recorded births that year.
Is Ilya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ilya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3948 in 1966 to #3128 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ilya?
At least 1,728 babies have been recorded with the name Ilya across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Ilya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ilya appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ilya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ilya include Hal, Hamilton, Isak, Janiel.
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