Name Day
Name Day for Iliya / Elijah
Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions
→ See today's name daysPrimary20 July
Name Day: IliyaName day for Iliya - Prophet Elijah Day
Celebrating names:
ИлияИлиянИлиянаИлина
2 August
Name Day: Илия, ИлиянName day for Илия, Илиян - Prophet Elijah
Celebrating names:
ИлияИлиянИлинаИлиянаИскраИлианаИлкоИлкаИлчоЛинаЛичо
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the name day for Iliya / Elijah?
Iliya / Elijah is celebrated on 20 July and 2 August.
Which names celebrate on 20 July?
On 20 July, name day is celebrated by those named Iliya / Elijah and related Bulgarian name variants (4 names in total).
How is the name day celebrated in Bulgaria?
Name day celebrants traditionally welcome guests at home, receive gifts and congratulations. It is a cherished family occasion throughout Bulgaria.