Ilay - A very unique male name
Ilay at a glance
Ilay is ranked #3039 among boy baby names in 2025, with 11 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #3039 and first appeared on the charts in 2014.
- Rank in 2025
- #3039
- Births in 2025
- 11
- Peak year
- 2025 (#3039)
- First appeared
- 2014
- Trend
- #3472 in 2020 → #3039 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 133,299 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ilay peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3039.
Famous with this name
Ilay Tiryaki
Ilay Ron
Ilay Daabul
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Ilay is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ilay is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,642 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,944.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ilay is where you live.
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Ilay origin and meaning
Hebrew/Aramaic
Exalted, uppermost — from ilai
Ilay is a Hebrew and Aramaic name from ilai, meaning exalted or uppermost. It has been in the American data since 2014 and peaked in 2025. The Talmudic sage spelled Ilai is not counted as a bearer here, since that is a different spelling.
Attested etymology
Ilay is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Ilay, pop culture references for the name Ilay and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Ilay
We've found the following names that sound similar to Ilay, sorted by popularity.
Ilya / Ilai / Illya / Ilia / Iliya /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3039 |
| 2024 | 3436 |
| 2021 | 3525 |
| 2020 | 3472 |
| 2019 | 3918 |
| 2018 | 3541 |
| 2017 | 3960 |
| 2015 | 4031 |
| 2014 | 4061 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 1642 |
| Florida | 1944 |
Even more about Ilay
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Ilay a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Ilay?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ee-LY · /iːˈlaɪ/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Ilai — The standard Hebrew spelling, a separate spelling of the same name
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2014, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
A short Hebrew name with an uplifting meaning.
Worth knowing
- Ilay and Ilai are the same name in different spellings, and the distinction matters for bearers.
