The Lord is my God
Ilian is a variant of the name Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu. It is commonly found in Bulgarian and other Slavic cultures as a masculine form of Ilia. The name carries a strong spiritual significance, historically associated with the prophet Elijah.
Less common today
Ilian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,414 in 2025.
Bulgarian international footballer
Bulgarian-French professional basketball player
Bulgarian football manager and former midfielder
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).