Iliya

Boy

Meaning of Iliya: Bulgarian: 'the Lord is my God'

Iliya is a boy's name most strongly associated with Bulgarian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7390th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2443rd in England & Wales.

US rank 2025

#7390

10 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

#2443

9 babies in 2024

US babies since 1880

240

First recorded 1995 · peak 2020

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

US babies named Iliya per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 21.

Gender split

81% boys · 19% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

Bulgarian

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