Ilija Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Ilija means 'My God is Yahweh' and is derived from the biblical name Elijah.
Meaning of the Name Ilija
Ilija is a male given name that originated from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. It is a biblical name derived from the Old Testament prophet Elijah, known for his fiery spirit and his confrontation with King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. The name Ilija has ancient roots and is also popular in Slavic countries, particularly in Serbia and Macedonia.
Popularity of the Name Ilija
The popularity for the name Ilija peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 11 births, which ranked number 16,723 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Ilija had the most male births in 2011 with 11, which ranked number 7,005 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Ilija has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 7 births, a decline of -22.22%. Among males, Ilija has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 7 births, a decline of -22.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ilija
- 20 Year Trend of Ilija: -12.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Ilija: -22.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ilija: -22.22%
Popularity of Ilija by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ilija. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ilija in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ilija is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ilija
- Total Births of Ilija: 7 (-2.48%)
- Male Births of Ilija: 7 (-2.48%)
Given the downward trend of Ilija over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.48% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Ilija have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.48%.