Ilya
the Lord is my God
GenderBoyOriginRussianSay itEEL-yahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced EEL-yah
About the name Ilya
Ilya is a graceful Russian form of Elijah, tied to the legendary folk hero Ilya Muromets. It's spiritual yet approachable.
A gentle, imaginative boy with quiet heroism inside him.
Fun fact
Ilya Muromets is the mightiest hero of traditional Russian folk epics.
Nicknames for Ilya
Ilyusha
Variations
IliaEliyahuIlyusha
Famous people named Ilya
- Ilya Repin (painter)
- Ilya Kovalchuk (hockey player)