High, supreme, or noble
Ilyan is a variant of the Arabic name Alyan, which signifies someone of high status or spiritual loftiness. It is also sometimes associated with the Slavic name Ilian, a derivative of the Hebrew name Elijah. In both contexts, the name conveys a sense of elevation and strength.
Less common today
Ilyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,555 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Bulgarian international footballer
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