427births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2019Peak · Germany (large cities)
#982Switzerland 2025
Ilja is a boy name family recorded 427 times in 7 countries since 1995. It ranks highest today in Switzerland (#982 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Germany's large cities in 2019, at 27.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ilja
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilja | Russian | 178 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #982 | 2016 | ▼ 26 % |
| Ilja | Russian | 131 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2019 | – |
| Ilja | Russian | 46 | 🇦🇹 Austria | – | 2012 | – |
| Ilja | Russian | 42 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1997 | – |
| Ilja | Russian | 12 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2021 | – |
| Ilja | Russian | 10 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2014 | – |
Questions about Ilja
How popular is the name Ilja?
In 2025 it ranked #982 in Switzerland. Official registers record 427 births across 7 countries.
When was Ilja most popular?
It peaked in Germany's large cities in 2019, at 27.4 births per 100,000.
Is Ilja a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ilja is a boy name.