Will my child share the name Ilya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Ilya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ilya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ilya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ilya is rising: up 179 places since 2020, to #1,897 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,506 in 2019.

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.

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Ilya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ilya in their class.

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ilya in their class.