The nameIlyas

Ilyas is the Arabic form of Elijah. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.

Boy's name
Hebrew
Feast day

Meaning

Ilyas comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".

Origin

Hebrew, through Arabic.

History

Ilyas is honoured as a prophet in the Quran. In England and Wales the name reached 182nd place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.

Popularity of the name Ilyas

Ilyas in the United States

1246thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

2024peak year (158 births)

1,996babies named Ilyas in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Ilyas was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 905 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Ilyas. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Ilyas in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 130 births a year on average, against 103 in the five years before.

Ilyas in the United Kingdom

199thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2025peak year (282 births)

2,850babies named Ilyas in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Ilyas was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,212 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Ilyas. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ilyas in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 218 births a year on average, against 119 in the five years before.

Ilyas in France

152ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

2017peak year (435 births)

8,625babies named Ilyas in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ilyas in Belgium

117thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025

2010peak year (149 births)

2,853babies named Ilyas in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Ilyas in Switzerland

144thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025

2023peak year (61 births)

585babies named Ilyas in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Ilyas in Austria

100thmost popular boys' name in Austria in 2025

2025peak year (74 births)

622babies named Ilyas in Austria since 1984

Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Variants and related names

Élie

Sibling names for Ilyas

Names from the same generation as Ilyas, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilyas mean?

Ilyas comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".

What is the origin of the name Ilyas?

Hebrew, through Arabic.

Is Ilyas a girl's or a boy's name?

Ilyas is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Ilyas?

In 2024, Ilyas was the 1246th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 158 births.

What are the variants of the name Ilyas?

Variants and related names of Ilyas include Élie.

What are good sibling names for Ilyas?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elyana, Liora, Hawa and Salome for a sister, Davi, Elyas, Imran and Issa for a brother.