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Ilias

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ilias: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2022.

Ilias is the modern Greek form of Elias, itself derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh." It’s a name carried through religious texts as the prophet who ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire. Famous bearers include the Greek playwright Ilias Venezis, a prominent 20th-century author, and Ilias Iliou, a respected Greek politician. The name also shares its roots with the village of Ilias in Greece, though no direct Scottish place connections exist. A further note: the Scottish Gaelic equivalent is Ilidh, making Ilias a cross-cultural choice that connects modern parents to biblical heritage while feeling fresh and international.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20223 babies
Latest (2022)
#7033 babies
Total births
3since 2022
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2022 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).