Total births
970
Unisex name · since 1966
Ilya
970 babies named Ilya in U.S. Social Security records since 1966, with the highest year being 2018. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3554
- among boys today
- 970
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
970 babies have been named Ilya since 1966, making it today's #3554 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Ilya recorded 970 times among boys since 1966, holding rank #3554 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #3554 among boys today
- 970 born since 1966
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ilya is currently the #3554 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 970 born since 1966, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3554
- among boys today
- 970
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Ilya vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3554
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Ilya was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
48 babies were named Ilya in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Ilya compares
970 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ilya's all-time total is 164% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ilya | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 970 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ilya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ilya's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ilya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,554
Active since
1966
Ilya popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Ilya popularity over time - girls
256 total births recorded since 1961 (Ilya as girls' name)
Ilya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ilya's strongest decade.
360 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Ilya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 109
1990s
109 births
- 2000s
2000s
247 births
- 2010s
2010s
360 births
- 2020s
2020s
207 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 360 births (37% of all-time use).
How Ilya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ilya's total volume
Ilya vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ilya by state
Where Ilya concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 128 | 13.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 37 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Washington | | 35 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Ilya's total US births 13.2%
Even split
128 of 970 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ilya? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 970 babies named Ilya. Today it holds rank #3554 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 48 births.
When was Ilya most popular? ▼
Ilya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 360 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Ilya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ilya are California (128 births), New York (37 births), Washington (35 births).
Is Ilya a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ilya is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 970 births, and as a girl's name it has 256 births.
How long has the name Ilya been used? ▼
Records for Ilya go back to 1966, giving 60 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ilya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ilyas, Ilyaas, Ilyan, Ilyass, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ilya's data
- Ilya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (360 total births) through the 2020s (207) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ilyas (128 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ilya
Nearby Names Like Ilya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ilya
Ilyas Boy
#1255 2,196 births
Ilyaas Boy
#5574 172 births
Ilyan Boy
#5609 120 births
Ilyass Boy
21 births
Ilyes Boy
18 births
Compare Ilya side by side: Ilya vs Ilyas Ilya vs Ilyaas Ilya vs Ilyan
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ilya: #3554 Unisex Name - 970 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ilya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ilya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.