Ilyinka

Ilyinka is the name of several rural localities in Russia and Ukraine. The toponym is derived from the given name Ilya (Elijah) with the suffix -inka, typically meaning "belonging to Ilya" or "little Ilya," a common pattern in Slavic place-names. The name often indicated a village associated with a church or a landholding with a patron named Ilya.

In Russia, Ilyinka villages are dispersed across many federal subjects, including western, central, and eastern regions. They range from small hamlets with a few dozen residents to larger villages. In Ukraine, there are also settlements bearing the name, reflecting the shared linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

Because Ilyinka is a common toponym, the exact location is typically identified by the district and oblast or region, to avoid confusion. The name can also appear in historical maps, reflecting former administrative divisions.