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Ilyas

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Ilyas is a boy’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “The Arabic form of the biblical name Elijah, meaning "My God is the Lord".”. It currently ranks #1252 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Ilyas Means

The Arabic form of the biblical name Elijah, meaning "My God is the Lord".

The Story of Ilyas

Across continents and through sacred texts, this name has been a prayer for divine connection, and now it calls to your child.

Ilyas is the Arabic form of the biblical name Elijah, carrying the profound meaning 'My God is the Lord.' Its roots lie in ancient Hebrew, tracing back to the prophet Eliyahu who ascended to heaven in a fiery chariot. This name has resonated through Islamic tradition and across various cultures since its recorded appearance in 1976, experiencing a significant rise in popularity.

Imagine whispering 'Ilyas' to your sleeping son, the syllables a gentle echo of a profound spiritual heritage. It carries a quiet conviction, a sense of innate honesty that you already sense in your child. When you write it on a birth certificate, it feels like an affirmation, a promise of integrity that will guide him.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

SpiritualFaithfulIntelligentHonest

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Peak Year

#158 in 2024

Total Births

1,996

First Recorded

1976

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