Ilyah is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'the Lord is my God'. It is often considered a variation of the more familiar names like Elias or Elijah. In some cultures, Ilyah is also associated with Russian Orthodox tradition, where it is used as a short form of various longer names such as Ilya, Ilarion, or Ilyazer.
"In 2023 alone, five babies were named Ilyah."