Declining since 2016.
Popularity of Ilithyia since 2011
Babies named Ilithyia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ilithyia's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Ilithyia is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first recorded in 2011 with no rank in any year. Its peak usage came in 2021, but overall numbers remain very small. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2016, suggesting only sporadic usage. Despite its mythological pedigree, Ilithyia has not gained widespread traction, possibly due to its length and unfamiliar sound. The name is virtually unknown in any U.S. state, with zero appearances in top state rankings. For parents seeking a truly unique name with ancient Greek roots, Ilithyia offers a distinctive alternative to more common mythological names like Athena or Persephone.
Ilithyia is the Latinized form of the Greek goddess name Eileithyia, derived from the Cretan Greek word "eleuthia" meaning "to bring." In Greek mythology, Eileithyia was the goddess of childbirth and labor pains, daughter of Zeus and Hera. The name has been used rarely as a given name, likely due to its mythological associations and distinctive sound.
“Ilithyia” around the world
Where Ilithyia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Illy, Ili, Thia
Variants: Eileithyia, Ilithya, Ilithia
Sibling names for Ilithyia
Names that share Ilithyia's style, for a brother or sister.
