Ilya
Meaning of Ilya
The name Ilya is a unisex name of Russian origin, pronounced as EE-lyah. It has variations such as Ilia and Iliya, making it versatile and adaptable across different cultures. Ilya carries a rich historical and cultural significance, often associated with strength and resilience in Slavic folklore. In the United States, the name Ilya has been relatively uncommon but steadily used over the years. For instance, in 2023, there were 34 newborns named Ilya, ranking it at 3400. Its consistent yet modest presence in American naming trends reflects its unique charm and timeless appeal. Whether chosen for its strong cultural roots or its melodic sound, Ilya remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that stands out while carrying an air of elegance and history.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as EE-lyah (/iːˈlʲa/)
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Notable People Named Ilya
| Ilya Yefimovich Repin was a Ukrainian-born Russian painter who became one of the most renowned artists in Russia in the 19th century, known for his major works and revealing portraits of leading Russian literary and artistic figures. |
| Ilya Grigoryevich Ehrenburg was a prominent Soviet writer, revolutionary, journalist, and historian. |
| Ilya Kaminsky is a prominent poet, critic, translator, and professor known for his award-winning poetry collections Dancing in Odesa and Deaf Republic. |
| Viscount Ilya Romanovich Prigogine was a Belgian physical chemist known for his research on dissipative structures, complex systems, and irreversibility. |
| Ilya Uladzimiravich Ivashka is a Belarusian professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of No. 40 by the ATP and is the current No. 1 Belarusian player. |
| Ilya Valeryevich Yashin is a prominent Russian opposition politician and former leader of the PARNAS party. |
| Ilya Alexandrovich Dolgov is a Russian artist known for his unique and captivating work. |
| Ilya M. Sobol' - Ilya Meyerovich Sobol’ is a Russian mathematician renowned for his work on Monte Carlo methods and sensitivity analysis across various scientific applications. |
| Ilya Iosifovich Kabakov was a Russian-American conceptual artist known for his work in Moscow and later in the United States. |
| Ilya Sherbovich is a Russian investor, founder of UCP Investment Group, and a renowned fly-fisherman with 19 world records in the sport. |
| Ilya Igorevich Sorokin is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL), drafted in 2014. |
| Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov was a Russian and Soviet biologist known for his work in artificial insemination and interspecific hybridization, including controversial attempts to create a human-ape hybrid. |
| Ilya Smirin is a Belarusian-Israeli chess player who achieved the title of Grandmaster from FIDE in 1990. |
| Ilya Nikiforov is a Russian lawyer and founding member of Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners Law Offices, as well as a former lecturer at Saint Petersburg State University School of Law. |
| Count Ilya Lvovich Tolstoy was a Russian writer and the third child and second son of Leo Tolstoy. |
