What origin is the name Illah?

Illah comes from Arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Illah?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Illah — for example Omar, Amir, Malik. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Both spellings are used. Illah means "Means "light"; a name of Arabic origin often used to signify guidance and brilliance."; Ilah is listed with the meaning "Means "tree" or "terebinth"; a Hebrew name representing strength and nature.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Illa.

Illah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Illah

Illah

Girl

Arabic

2 syllables

Illah is an Arabic girl's name meaning "Means "light"; a name of Arabic origin often used to signify guidance and brilliance".

Illah is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "Means "light"; a name of Arabic origin often used to signify guidance and brilliance". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Illah mean?

Means "light"; a name of Arabic origin often used to signify guidance and brilliance.

How popular is Illah?

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What does Illah mean?

Illah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "Means "light"; a name of Arabic origin often used to signify guidance and brilliance.".

How popular is Illah?

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Brother names that go with Illah

Omar Amir Malik Ali Zayn Muhammad

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Illah.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Other spellings of Illah

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Ilah — "Means "tree" or "terebinth"; a Hebrew name representing strength and nature." (Hebrew)
Illa — "Island" (Baltic)

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Illah at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: I
Ends with: -ah
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

Which other names end in -ah?

Noah Elijah

Muslim girl names starting with I 5-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Illah?

Illah means "Means "light"; a name of Arabic origin often used to signify guidance and brilliance." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)