Find out how popular the last name Ilahi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ilahi.

Ilahi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ilahi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ilahi in America

Ilahi is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ilahi surname appeared 144 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ilahi.

The history of the last name Ilahi

The surname ILAHI has its roots in the Middle East, specifically in the Persian language. It originated during the medieval period, around the 9th to 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Ilahi," which translates to "divine" or "heavenly." It was likely a descriptive title or epithet given to individuals known for their piety or religious devotion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ILAHI surname can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, who lived from 1207 to 1273. In his works, Rumi mentioned individuals with the surname ILAHI, suggesting that the name was already in use during that era.

The ILAHI surname has a rich history and has been associated with various notable figures throughout the centuries. One such figure was Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908), the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, who was born in Qadian, British India. He claimed to be the promised Messiah and Mahdi, and his followers adopted the surname ILAHI as a sign of their devotion to his teachings.

Another prominent figure bearing the ILAHI surname was the 16th-century Persian poet and mystic, Mahmud Shabistari ILAHI (1288-1340). His poetic masterpiece, "The Secret Garden," is considered a seminal work in the tradition of Sufi poetry and has been widely studied and celebrated throughout the centuries.

During the Mughal period in India, the ILAHI surname was also associated with individuals who held positions of religious authority or spiritual leadership. One such individual was Miyan Mir ILAHI (1551-1635), a renowned Sufi saint and spiritual guide who played a significant role in the construction of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan.

In the realm of Islamic scholarship, the ILAHI surname has been carried by several eminent figures. One notable example is Rahmatullah ILAHI (1785-1891), an Indian Islamic scholar and author who wrote extensively on various aspects of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

While the ILAHI surname has its roots in the Middle East and South Asia, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, it remains closely tied to its origins and the rich religious and cultural traditions associated with its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ilahi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ilahi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ilahi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ilahi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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