The nameIlyess
Ilyess is a form of Ilyes, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Ilyes and Elijah, it comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".
Origin
Hebrew, through the Arabic Ilyas.
History
First found in the mid 1980s, Ilyess peaked in the early 2010s. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Ilyess
Ilyess in France
Ilyess was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 960 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Ilyess. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Ilyess in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilyess mean?
Like Ilyes and Elijah, it comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh".
What is the origin of the name Ilyess?
Hebrew, through the Arabic Ilyas.
Is Ilyess a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilyess is a boy's name.