Iliya: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: eel-eey-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: The lord is my god or jehovah is god

Iliya is a name with multiple origins, including Greek, and Slavic roots. It means the Lord is my God or Jehovah is God. The name has been popular in various cultures and has been used in different forms throughout history. Its importance lies in its spiritual significance and the strong bond it represents between the individual and their faith.

Iliya Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Iliya is currently #19734 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Iliya is currently #8500 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Iliya is currently #9026 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Iliya is currently #3922 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Iliya is currently #10186 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Iliya is currently #4401 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Iliya is currently #9132 on Kiindred Australian Names

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