Illya
Every Illya since 1965 — 404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Illya
Illya is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1965, 404 American babies have been named Illya — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1966, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Illya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Illya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,499 | 5 | #13,019 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,805 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,793 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,262 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,256 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,449 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,196 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,641 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,058 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,163 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,896 | 35 | #1,304 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Illya
- Illya Marchenko Tennis player · b. 1987
- Illya Kvasha Swimmer · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Illya in 2025?
Illya did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Illya?
404 babies have been named Illya in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Illya most popular?
Illya peaked in 1966, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Illya a boy or girl name?
Illya is used for both: about 10% of babies named Illya have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Illya rising or falling?
Illya has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Illya?
Well-known people named Illya include Illya Marchenko (tennis player), Illya Kvasha (swimmer).