Ilyas
Every Ilyas since 1976 — 2,196 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ilyas
Ilyas is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,075 in 2025 with 200 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,196 American babies have been named Ilyas. Its peak came in 2025, when 200 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ilyas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ilyas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 200 | #1,075 |
| 2024 | 158 | #1,255 |
| 2023 | 154 | #1,253 |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,484 |
| 2021 | 98 | #1,680 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1,477 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,524 |
| 2018 | 108 | #1,556 |
| 2017 | 108 | #1,528 |
| 2016 | 100 | #1,611 |
| 2015 | 86 | #1,773 |
| 2014 | 92 | #1,675 |
| 2013 | 87 | #1,699 |
| 2012 | 85 | #1,764 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1,891 |
| 2010 | 54 | #2,363 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,237 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,445 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,777 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,948 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,729 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,764 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,695 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,391 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,549 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,466 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,107 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ilyas in 2025?
Ilyas ranked #1,075 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 200 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ilyas?
2,196 babies have been named Ilyas in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ilyas most popular?
Ilyas peaked in 2025, when 200 newborns received the name.
Is Ilyas a boy or girl name?
Ilyas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ilyas rising or falling?
Ilyas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.