Will my child share the name Ilya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Ilya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ilya in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ilya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ilya is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1613 places over the last five years to #2922 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Ilya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ilya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ilya a popular baby name in the United States?

Ilya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Ilya

Ilya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ilya in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

About the Name Ilya

Ilya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1613 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1511 in 2008 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Ilya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.