US Popularity Rank: 5279

Origin: Russian

Meaning: My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God

Ilya is the Russian and Belarusian variation of the classic Hebrew boy's name, Elijah. It means "my God is Yahweh" or "the Lord is my God," helping baby to keep their faith and beliefs at the forefront of everything they do. Ilya is also a form of the Greek name Elias, making it a convenient way to honor several heritages in one go. With an -a ending that's unusual for a traditionally masculine name, Ilya is sure to be a trendsetter.