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Ilkka

Quick answerIlkka is a Finnish given name derived from the name Ilias, which comes from the Greek name Elias, meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name has Hebrew roots through its connection to the biblical prophet Elijah.

Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#69
TrendStable
Peak year—
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 9
Global rank#69

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ilkka

Ilkka is a Finnish given name derived from the name Ilias, which comes from the Greek name Elias, meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name has Hebrew roots through its connection to the biblical prophet Elijah.

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Etymology

Ilkka is a Finnish given name derived from the name Ilias, which comes from the Greek name Elias, meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name has Hebrew roots through its connection to the biblical prophet Elijah.

Ilkka is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with popularity particularly in the 20th century during Finland's period of national development and independence. The name reflects Finnish culture and has no specific religious restriction, though it derives from Christian biblical tradition.

Ilkka currently ranks #69 in the United States as a boy's name.

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