A Ukrainian name gently fading from the charts.
Illya is a girl's and boy's baby name of Ukrainian origin, a feminine form of Ilya — the Slavic form of Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh.'
While Ilya is traditionally masculine in Russian and Ukrainian naming, Illya has crossed into feminine use in some communities. It has a sleek, international feel and carries the spiritual depth of its biblical origins in a quietly striking package.
Illya has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1965.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | — |
| 2010s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 13 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 16 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 85 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 213 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12967 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12799 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12789 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11260 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10256 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11449 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8194 |
| 1994 | 6 | #8155 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8637 |
| 1989 | 6 | #7351 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7735 |
| 1984 | 5 | #6725 |
| 1979 | 5 | #6443 |
| 1976 | 9 | #3841 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5058 |
| 1974 | 6 | #4872 |
| 1973 | 14 | #2644 |
| 1972 | 18 | #2195 |
| 1971 | 9 | #3487 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2164 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Illya has also been given to 39 girls in the U.S. since 1965.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1965–2024) · Methodology