Ilya
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Ilya is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "My God is Yahweh".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Hebrew
Religion
Jewish
Popularity
69 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
4 letters
Meaning
My God is Yahweh
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), meaning “my God is Yahweh,” transmitted through Greek and Slavic forms to become Ilya in Russian.
Famous People Named Ilya
- Ilya Repin — Russian-empire painter of Ukrainian birth (1844-1930)
- Ilya Prigogine — Russian-Belgian physical chemist (1917–2003)
- Ilya Mikhailovich Frank — Soviet physicist
- Ilya Ehrenburg — Soviet writer, Bolshevik revolutionary, journalist and historian (1891–1967)
- Ilya Ilf — Soviet writer and journalist (1897–1937)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ilya
What does the name Ilya mean?
Ilya means "My God is Yahweh", and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Ilya?
Ilya originates from Hebrew, commonly used in Middle East.
Is Ilya a boy or girl name?
Ilya is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Ilya associated with?
Ilya is associated with Jewish.
Are there famous people named Ilya?
Yes — notable people named Ilya include Ilya Repin (Russian-empire painter of Ukrainian birth, 1844-1930), Ilya Prigogine (Russian-Belgian physical chemist, 1917–2003), Ilya Mikhailovich Frank (Soviet physicist), Ilya Ehrenburg (Soviet writer, 1891–1967) and Ilya Ilf (Soviet writer and journalist, 1897–1937).
Last updated: June 2026