Boy · #5,472 in 2026

Ilyan

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

Current Rank

#5,472

Peak Rank

#5,430 (2024)

Total Babies

136

5-Yr Trend

+51%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5430

Peak Rank

136

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ilyan

Ilyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 17 Ilyans were born — ranking #5,430 that year. As of 2026, Ilyan ranks #5,472 for baby boys with 17 births, rising sharply (+51% over the past five years). In total, more than 136 Ilyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Ilyan

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

Alion
Ilium
Ileum
Ilion
Elion
Eliam
Alien
Alian
Eilean
Elkin
Allying
Ilmen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ilyan

What does the name Ilyan mean?

Ilyan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ilyan in 2026?

In 2026, Ilyan ranks #5,472 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Ilyan most popular?

Ilyan reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,430 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Ilyan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ilyan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ilyan include Malaquias, Ilyaas, Tyse. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ilyan

Ilyan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 136 births in the dataset. Ilyan's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,430. Use the chart and map above to compare Ilyan'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.