Rising since 1993, #2,304 for boys today.
Popularity of Ilias since 1975
Babies named Ilias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 292 |
| 2010s | 396 |
| 2020s | 258 |
Meaning & origin
Ilias has been used in the United States since 1975, but its popularity has seen notable growth, rising steadily since 1993. In 2025, it ranked 2,304 with an incidence of 1 in 28,468 male births. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024, the most recent year for which data is available. Ilias is most commonly found in New York, California, and Texas, reflecting its appeal among families with Greek or Arabic heritage. This name straddles Greek and Arabic naming traditions, making it a versatile choice with international resonance.
Ilias is a Greek form of the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' In Greek tradition, it also appears as a name of Arabic origin, related to Ilyas, the Arabic form of Elijah. The name has been used in Greece and among Arabic-speaking populations for centuries, with modern usage spreading internationally. It is also a variant of the name Elias.
Where Ilias is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ilias” around the world
Where Ilias lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ili
Sibling names for Ilias
Names that share Ilias's style, for a brother or sister.
