Female and male first names beginning with the letter “I”..
ILISHA
FemaleUnique Hebrew girl's name meaning "God is my oath" or "God is my promise".
ILISSA
FemaleRare yet captivating Greek name derived from 'Hilissos,' meaning 'lily.' It signifies purity and elegance, traits associated with the flower.
ILITHIA
FemaleRare Greek feminine name derived from 'ilithios', meaning 'of the womb'. It was used as an epithet for Artemis, the Greek goddess of childbirth.
ILITHYA
FemaleRare Greek feminine name derived from "Ilithea," meaning "moon.
ILITHYIA
FemaleGreek female name derived from Eileithyia, the goddess of childbirth, meaning "she who brings forth.
ILITIA
FemaleRare female name of Greek origin, derived from Hecate, the goddess associated with witchcraft and magic.
ILIYA
MaleBulgarian boys' name derived from 'iliya', meaning 'lily', with notable figures like St. Ilya/Elijah and Bulgarian painter Iliya Petrov.
ILIYA
FemaleBulgarian name derived from 'ilya', meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It honors Saint Iliya and reflects Bulgaria's ancient traditions.
ILIYAAS
MaleArabic name derived from Ilyas, meaning "Allah is my salvation," associated with the Prophet Ilyas who stood firm in his belief of one God.
ILIYAH
FemaleUnique, Hebrew-derived name, meaning "my God is Yahweh," inspired by the prophet Elijah and gaining popularity as an alternative spelling of Eliyahu.
ILIYAN
MaleBulgarian given name of ancient Slavic origin, meaning 'lily', symbolizing purity and grace.
ILIYANA
FemaleBulgarian female name derived from the Slavic 'ilya', meaning 'lord' or 'strong'. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has since been associated with intelligence, grace, and beauty in Bulgarian culture.
ILIYAS
MaleArabic boys' name meaning 'God is my lord', a significant title often associated with Islamic faith.
ILIZA
FemaleDistinctive Hebrew girls' name meaning 'God is my oath', inspired by Jacob's compassionate daughter in the Bible.
ILKA
FemaleRare German female name derived from Emil, meaning 'rival' or 'to excel'.
ILKAY
MaleUnique Turkish name derived from "ilk", meaning "first" or "initial". Originally a male name, Ilkay now suits both genders and reflects intelligence, creativity, and originality.
ILLA
FemaleNordic name derived from the Old Norse word "ýli," meaning waterfall or rapids, reflecting the power and majesty of these natural wonders.
ILLAH
FemaleIlaha is an Arabic-origin name meaning "God" and often associated with the divine feminine aspect of God in Islamic culture. It holds historical significance, appearing frequently in literary works like Rumi's poem "Ilahi", and remains popular today as a girls' name valued for its spiritual significance and beauty.
ILLANA
FemaleIlana: A Hebrew-origin feminine name meaning 'tree' or 'forest', deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and symbolizing growth.
ILLARI
FemaleCaptivating Finnish feminine given name derived from 'ilma', meaning 'air'. It evokes lightness and breath, while being deeply rooted in Finnish mythology and culture, associated with wind spirits known as 'haltiat'.
ILLEANA
FemaleIleana is a Romanian name of Latin origin, meaning 'noble', popularized by royalty like Princess Ileana of Romania.
ILLEANNA
FemaleCaptivating Welsh feminine name derived from "ille" meaning 'hazel' or 'willow', and "-anna" meaning 'fair-haired'. It gained popularity due to its connection with nature and Welsh heritage, despite uncertain historical links to Queen Ilid of Dyfed.
ILLENE
FemaleExotic name of unknown origin, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries despite having no widely accepted meaning or history.
ILLIA
FemaleUkrainian name derived from "ilija," meaning "the Lord is my God.
ILLIAM
MaleRare Welsh name derived from the old words "il" (fair/handsome) and "iam" (like), meaning fair or handsome like.
ILLIAN
MaleIlian is a rare name of uncertain origin, believed to be derived from ancient Greek or Latin languages.
ILLIANA
FemaleCaptivating female name derived from the Greek 'Hilaria', meaning 'cheerful'. With roots in Slavic culture, it has gained popularity through historical figures like Saint Hilaria and notable mathematicians such as Illiana Boianovsky.
ILLIANNA
FemaleLatin-derived name, originally meaning "that" or "she," historically popular among Roman nobility and associated with elegance, intelligence, and grace.
ILLIAS
MaleDistinct Greek name derived from "Eilia," meaning "my own." It's associated with Saint Ilia, a 4th-century Christian bishop martyr.
ILLIDAN
MaleMeet Illidan, a name of unknown origin that captivates with its uniqueness, although theories suggest Welsh roots meaning 'Leader of the Bright One', or invented for literary purposes.
ILLIJAH
MaleHebrew name derived from Elijah, meaning "the Lord is my God.
ILLINOIS
FemaleOriginating from Native American roots, the name Illinois derives from 'iriniwe', an Algonquin word meaning 'best people'. It has become synonymous with the U.S. state it names.
ILLINOIS
MaleNative American origin meaning "best people" or "he speaks normally," derived from the tribe Illiniwek and their chief's eloquence, first recorded by French explorers in the late 17th century.
ILLISSA
FemaleIlissa is a modern Hebrew name, derived from Eliora meaning 'My God is my light', and known for its musicality and distinctive sound.
ILLIYANA
FemaleIllyana is a Bulgarian name meaning 'light' or 'shining light', making it a bright and positive choice.
ILLIYEEN
FemaleIllyeen is an African name of Yoruba origin meaning "joy".
ILLONA
FemaleUnique and beautiful female name of Slavic origin, derived from the male name Iliasz, which is rooted in the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning "The Lord is my God." This makes Illona's meaning "Devoted to God" or "God is my Lord.
ILLUMI
FemaleOriginating from Italy, the name Illumi derives from 'illuminare,' meaning 'to illuminate'.
ILLYA
MaleDistinctively Russian name derived from the Greek 'Helen', meaning 'torch' or 'light'. Popularized by Saint Ilia Muromets, it signifies courage, wisdom, devotion, and good fortune.
ILLYA
FemaleUnisex name of Russian origin, derived from the Greek Elias meaning "the Lord is my God," pronounced uniquely as "IL-yah.