Ilija

Boy

Meaning of Ilija: Serbian: 'the Lord is my God'

Ilija is a boy's name most strongly associated with Serbian naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11663rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.

US rank 2025

#11663

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

#5119

3 babies in 2024

US babies since 1880

177

First recorded 1971 · peak 2024

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

US babies named Ilija per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 13.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

Serbian

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