Iliya
the Lord is my God
GenderBoyOriginBulgarian (from Elijah)Say itee-LEE-yahPopularityCommon Bulgarian name, familiar sound but fresh spelling for US/UK
Pronounced ee-LEE-yah
About the name Iliya
Iliya is the Bulgarian form of Elijah, a prophetic name carried by generations of Balkan families. It's warm, strong, and steeped in faith.
Faithful and resolute, admired for inner conviction.
Fun fact
Iliya is one of the most common name roots across the Balkans, tied to the prophet Elijah.
Nicknames for Iliya
Ilko
Variations
IliyanIlinka
Famous people named Iliya
- Iliya Iliev (Bulgarian actor)