The nameIlyan
Ilyan is a modern French boy's name, short and soft. It spread in France in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Uncertain
Meaning
Ilyan has no established origin. It is linked to Ilyas (Elijah) or Élian, without certainty.
Origin
Uncertain. It is also spelled Ilian or Iliane.
History
Ilyan grew in the 2010s, in the vogue for short names ending in an.
Popularity of the name Ilyan
Ilyan in France
Ilyan was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 4,265 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Ilyan. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Ilyan in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 670 births a year.
Ilyan in Belgium
Ilyan was most popular in Belgium in the 2020s, with 350 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Ilyan. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Ilyan in Belgium were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 54 births a year.
Variants and related names
Ilyan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilyan mean?
Ilyan has no established origin. It is linked to Ilyas (Elijah) or Élian, without certainty.
What is the origin of the name Ilyan?
Uncertain. It is also spelled Ilian or Iliane.
Is Ilyan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilyan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Ilyan?
Variants and related names of Ilyan include Ilyann.