Ilia
- Pronunciation
- [I-li-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- God Is Lord
- Origin
- Hebrew
Ilia Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 787 baby girls have been named Ilia. The name peaked in 1980 with 43 US births that year (rank #2294). In 2024, ranked #7717 nationally — 5,423 places below its 1980 peak.
Top States for Ilia
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ilia births are: New York (34), California (10), Texas (10).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Ilia
If you like Ilia's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Ilia's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Ilia
Variant Forms
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Compare Ilia to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ilia against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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