Rising since 2012, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Ilyan since 2007
Babies named Ilyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Ilyan is a modern and rare name, first recorded in U.S. births in 2007. It reached its highest rank of 5,399 in 2025, with a 1-in-100,475 frequency among newborn boys. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2012, though it remains uncommon. While the name's etymology is uncertain, it may draw from the Russian Ilya or be a creative coinage. Ilyan has not yet appeared in top state rankings, reflecting its niche usage. Parents drawn to Ilyan often appreciate its melodic sound and contemporary feel, alongside a subtle nod to traditional roots.
Ilyan is a relatively modern name, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It may be a variant of Ilian, which itself is a diminutive of the Russian name Ilya, a form of Elijah, meaning 'the Lord is my God' in Hebrew. Alternatively, Ilyan could be a modern invented name, likely influenced by the fashionable suffix '-an' and similar-sounding names like Ilian or Elian.
“Ilyan” around the world
Where Ilyan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
505
babies in 2024
Quebec
22
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ilian
Sibling names for Ilyan
Names that share Ilyan's style, for a brother or sister.
