👦 Ilya — Name Meaning & Origin

Ilya

“Elijah; My God is the Lord (Илья)”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginHebrew
ReligionChristian
Used inRussia, Belarus, Kazakhstan
Numerology2 — gentle, caring and a peacemaker
Letters4 · starts with I
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Ilya?

Ilya means "Elijah; My God is the Lord (Илья)" (Hebrew origin).

Is Ilya a boy or girl name?

Ilya is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Ilya from?

Ilya is used as a Christian name in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan.

What is the lucky number for Ilya?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Ilya adds up to 2, linked with being gentle, caring and a peacemaker.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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