Will my child share the name Ilyaas with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Ilyaas per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ilyaas in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ilyaas becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ilyaas is rising: up 482 places since 2020, to #1,153 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,143 in 2022.

Is Ilyaas a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ilyaas 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 Ilyaas a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ilyaas is a distinctive choice, ranked #1153 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ilyaas in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ilyaas

Ilyaas is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 400 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1143 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

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