Ilyina

Ilyina is a Slavic feminine surname derived from the masculine surname Ilyin (Ильин). It originated as a patronymic indicating descent from a person named Ilya, the Slavic form of Elijah. As with many Slavic surnames, Ilyina serves as the feminine form of the family name; the corresponding masculine form is Ilyin, and the plural form for a family is Ilyiny. The surname is found most commonly in Russia, Ukraine, and other countries of the former Soviet Union, and it appears among Slavic diaspora communities in Europe and the Americas. Spelling in English texts typically renders the name as Ilyina, reflecting standard transliteration from Cyrillic Ильина; variations may occur depending on language and transliteration system.

Notable bearers of the surname include individuals across several fields, such as sports, academia, and the arts, reflecting its broad geographic and cultural spread. In onomastic usage, Ilyina is recognized as a patronymic-derived surname rather than a toponym or occupational name.

See also: Ilya (given name); Ilyin (masculine form).