Indian name meaning
Ilyas
♂ BoyIl·yas · 2 syllables
The Prophet Elijah
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| I | l | y | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 9. So Ilyas carries the name number 9.
About the name Ilyas
Ilyas is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The Prophet Elijah.”
Spoken aloud it is Il·yas — 2 syllables. Ilyas is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilyas mean?
Ilyas means “The Prophet Elijah.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Ilyas a boy or a girl name?
Ilyas is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ilyas?
Ilyas is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Ilyas?
Ilyas has 2 syllables and is said as Il·yas.
What is the numerology number of the name Ilyas?
In the Chaldean system, Ilyas has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Ilyas a common name in India?
Ilyas appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Ilyas?
For a sister to Ilyas, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Iman, Imrana, Inara or Aamira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ilyas?
Shreyas, Tejas, Elias or Paras share Ilyas's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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