Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Ilir

Name: Popularity of the name Ilir in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ilir, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#5,096 (1991)

Total Babies

155

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2024

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#5096

Peak Rank

155

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ilir

Ilir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 10 Ilirs were born — ranking #5,096 that year. As of 2026, Ilir ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 155 Ilirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ilir

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ilir is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Illure
Alir
Alair
Allure
Iller
Allaire
Ilter
Ilr
Allower
Illish
Allayer
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ilir

What does the name Ilir mean?

Ilir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ilir in 2026?

In 2026, Ilir ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ilir most popular?

Ilir reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #5,096 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ilir most popular?

Ilir has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ilir.

Is Ilir a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ilir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ilir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ilir include Levaughn, Romaldo, Dandrea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ilir

Ilir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 155 births in the dataset. Ilir's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #5,096. Use the chart and map above to compare Ilir's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.