US Popularity Rank: 7481

Origin: Russian

Meaning: My God is Yahweh

Ilia is a masculine name of Russian origin, meaning “my God is Yahweh.” It is derived from the Hebrew biblical name Eliyah from the Hebrew word el meaning “God” and yah, a shortened form of “Yahweh.” Ilia is a popular name in Slavic countries and has some beautiful spelling variations, including Ilya and Ilja. Choosing Ilia for your little one will be sure to encourage a strong connection between baby and their faith.