Ilya
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The Story of Ilya
A bridge between worlds, this name carries a prophet's fire and a spiritual depth ready for your child.
Ilya is the Russian form of the Hebrew Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' This name carries the weight of ancient prophecy and spiritual fervor, traveling from the Old Testament through Eastern Orthodox traditions into modern Russia. It represents a profound connection to the divine.
To say 'Ilya' is to feel a resonance, a sense of deep conviction and spiritual awareness. When you write this name, you imagine a child with an independent spirit, creative and insightful, who looks beyond the surface. It carries the quiet power of faith and a unique inner light for your son or daughter.
What It Means
“A Russian form of Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning 'My God is Yahweh'.”
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#65 in 2018
Total Births
1,161
First Recorded
1961
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