Ilies

Ilies is a name that can be found as both a surname and, more rarely, a given name. In Romanian-language contexts, Ilies is typically a surname derived from the given name Ilie, the Romanian form of Elijah. The given name Ilie is common in Romania and Moldova.

Origins and form: The root name Ilie traces back to the Hebrew Eliyahu (Elijah). The surname Ilies may reflect a patronymic origin, signaling “son of Ilie” or “descendant of Ilie,” a pattern seen in Romanian naming traditions.

Distribution and use: In Romania and Moldova, Ilies occurs mainly as a family name. Among diaspora communities with Romanian ancestry, it may also appear in various spellings. As a given name, Ilies is much less common, and in practice is encountered infrequently compared with Ilie or other Romanian forms.

Notable people: The surname Ilies has been borne by individuals in Romanian public life and sports, but no single figure has established the name as widely recognized internationally.

See also: Ilie, Elijah, Elias, Eli. These related forms reflect the same root in different languages and cultural contexts.