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Ilias

ih-LEE-us

Ilias is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A form of Elias, meaning 'My God is the Lord'. It is a Hebrew name with strong religious connotations.”. It currently ranks #2190 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Ilias Means

A form of Elias, meaning 'My God is the Lord'. It is a Hebrew name with strong religious connotations.

The Story of Ilias

This name echoes the ancient Hebrew prophet, a powerful spiritual lineage that whispers a promise of profound wisdom for your son.

Ilias is a Greek form of the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is the Lord.' The original name belonged to a prominent prophet in the Old Testament, known for his fiery faith and dramatic ascension into heaven. Through Greek culture, the name Elias (and its variant Ilias) traveled across Europe, carried by Christian tradition and eventually finding its way into various languages and cultures, a testament to its enduring spiritual significance.

Whispering 'Ilias' feels like invoking a quiet strength, a deep knowing that resonates beyond the present moment. It’s a name for a child you sense carries an old soul, someone who will approach life with wisdom and conviction. You will feel its profound weight as you write 'Ilias' on his birth certificate, a connection to a lineage of faith and understanding.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Ilias Iliadis

    Greek Judoka and Olympic champion.

Personality Traits

WiseSpiritualReliableHonest

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#66 in 2024

Total Births

959

First Recorded

1975

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