Find out how popular the first name Ilyes has been for the last 6 years (from 2018 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ilyes by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Ilyes is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ilyes.

The history of the first name Ilyes

The name Ilyes has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic name Ilyas, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name Elijah. Ilyas was a prophet in Islam and is mentioned in the Quran.

In the Quran, Ilyas is described as a prophet who was sent to the people of Baalbek, an ancient city in modern-day Lebanon. He called upon the people to worship Allah alone and abandon their idolatrous practices. The name Ilyas is believed to mean "my God is Yahweh" or "Jehovah is God."

The earliest recorded use of the name Ilyes dates back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic era. It was commonly used among Arab Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest notable figures with the name Ilyes was Ilyes ibn Mudar, a 7th-century Arab general who played a significant role in the Muslim conquest of Persia. Another historical figure was Ilyes ibn Habib, a 9th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from Khurasan (modern-day Iran and Afghanistan).

In the 12th century, Ilyes ibn Yusuf, a Moroccan ruler of the Almoravid dynasty, gained prominence. He consolidated the Almoravid control over the Maghreb region and played a crucial role in the expansion of the dynasty's territories.

During the 13th century, Ilyes al-Jazari, an Arab Muslim polymath from Jazira (modern-day Turkey), made significant contributions to the fields of engineering, mechanics, and technology. He is best known for his extensive work on automata and hydraulic mechanisms.

In the 16th century, Ilyes Bey, an Ottoman statesman and military commander, served as the governor of Algiers and played a pivotal role in the expansion of Ottoman power in the Mediterranean region.

These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Ilyes. Over the centuries, the name has remained popular among Muslims, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia and Europe with significant Muslim populations.

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