Ilia

Ilia is a masculine first name that has its origin in an older Slavic variant of Elijah, which traces back to the biblical name Elijah. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'my God is Yahweh'.

What does the name Ilia mean?

The name Ilia, an old Slavic variation of Elijah, traces back to the biblical Elijah. Literally translated, it means 'my God is Yahweh'. Its roots are found in Old Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew Eliyahu or 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ), whose shortened form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה) consists of the components 'ēl (אֵל) for 'God' and yâh (יָה) for 'the name of God'. In the Bible, Elijah is described as a great and righteous prophet of God who preached against the worship of Baal. Additionally, Ilia can also appear as a surname. Other variants include Elia, Ellis, Elis, Elijah, Elijas, Eliasz, Elyas, Elyjah, Elie, Eelis, Helias, Ilias, Ilija, Ilijas, Iliya, Ilyah, Illya, Ilko, Ilja, Ilie, Ilya, Ilyah, and Illya.

Where does the name Ilia come from?

Ilia originates from an Old Hebrew word that means 'my God is Yahweh'. It consists of the elements 'ēl for 'God' and yâh for 'the name of God'. The languages in which this name is rooted include Old Slavic, Bulgarian, Georgian, Russian, Slavic, and Belarusian.

How do you pronounce Ilia?

The pronunciation of Ilia is three syllables and strongly vowel-stressed. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'I-li-a' [ˈiːli̯a], starting with a long I sound that conveys brightness. The middle syllable flows smoothly into the open ending. The open vowel sequence gives the name a certain lightness and expansiveness. Ilia has a melodic sound and a fine presence - a name with a clear structure.

When is the name day of Ilia?

The name day for Ilia is celebrated on March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Ilia enjoys great popularity. The name currently ranks 769th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 400 times, placing it 1,017th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,150th. The worldwide popularity and distribution of Ilia is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Ili

Famous people

• Ilia (character) (Supporting character from 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess')
• Ilia Abuladze (historian)
• Ilia Beshkov (Bulgarian artist)
• Ilia Dyakov (footballer from Bulgaria)
• Ilia Gruev (footballer from Germany)
• Ilia Kandelaki (football player from Georgia)
• Ilia Kitup (Russian writer)
• Ilia Korol (British violinist)
• Ilia Kukharchuk (Russian footballer)
• Ilia Kushev (Bulgarian tennis player)
• Ilia Londaridze (basketball player from Georgia)
• Ilia Maissuradze (Georgian rugby player)
• Ilia Malini (figure skater)
• Ilia Milanov (Bulgarian football player)
• Ilia Trilling (German composer)
• Ilia Tschawtschawadse (writer)
• Ilia Tsymbalar (footballer from Russia)
• Ilia Vekua (Georgian mathematician)
• Ilia Volok (Russian actor)
• Ilia Xhokaxhi (Albanian painter)