Ilirida
Of Albanian origin, meaning "gift of God" or "God's gift".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ilirida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ilirida today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ilirida births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ilirida. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ilirida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#14,065
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Ilirida: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ilirida by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ilirida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ilirida
The given name Ilirida is of Albanian origin, derived from the ancient Illyrian civilization that inhabited the western Balkan Peninsula during classical antiquity. The name is closely linked to the term "Illyria," referring to the region encompassing parts of modern-day Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia.
The Illyrians were an Indo-European people who left a significant cultural and linguistic impact on the region. Their language, though not fully deciphered, is believed to have influenced the development of various Balkan languages, including Albanian. The name Ilirida likely stems from this ancient Illyrian linguistic heritage.
Historical references to the name Ilirida are scarce, as it was not commonly used during ancient times. However, the name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Albania and among the Albanian diaspora, as a way to celebrate and honor the country's rich Illyrian heritage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ilirida can be found in the works of Albanian scholar and writer Faik Konica (1876-1942), who played a significant role in the Albanian National Renaissance movement. Konica's writings often referenced Illyrian culture and history, potentially inspiring the revival of the name.
Another notable figure named Ilirida is Ilirida Sulejmani (born 1986), a Kosovar politician and activist. Sulejmani has been actively involved in promoting women's rights and representation in politics in Kosovo.
In the field of sports, Ilirida Menga (born 1986) is an Albanian long-distance runner who has represented her country in international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Ilirida Mahmuti (born 1984) is a Kosovar writer and journalist known for her contributions to contemporary Albanian literature and her advocacy for gender equality and human rights.
Lastly, Ilirida Zyrapi (born 1980) is an Albanian singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her fusion of traditional Albanian folk music with contemporary genres.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the name Ilirida, which continues to celebrate the ancient Illyrian heritage and cultural identity in the modern era.
People
Ilirida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ilirida as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ilirida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ilirida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ilirida going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ilirida a common name?
We classify Ilirida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ilirida most popular?
The single biggest year for Ilirida was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ilirida is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ilirida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ilirida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ilirida in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ilirida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ilirida in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ilirida can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ilirida?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.