Ilay

♀ Girl

Pronounced ee-LYE /iˈlaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew and Turkish name, linked to 'the highest; supreme; sublime' (Hebrew ilai/elyon) and used across sexes. Read here as a girl's name; often unisex, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright, lofty name: Ilay is linked to 'highest; supreme' in Hebrew and Turkish (said 'ee-LYE'). Often unisex — we note it.

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Origin LowHebrew, Turkish

MeaningA Hebrew and Turkish name, linked to 'the highest; supreme; sublime' (Hebrew ilai/elyon) and used across sexes. Read here as a girl's name; often unisex, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12622

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Ilay is a Hebrew and Turkish name linked to 'highest; supreme; sublime.' It reads as a short, lofty pick, used across sexes and often unisex, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'ee-LYE').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, beside unisex use. Rare, uplifting, and short.

Did you know? Ilay is a Hebrew and Turkish name tied to 'the highest; sublime.' It's used across sexes and reads unisex, which we note — a short, uplifting pick (said 'ee-LYE').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ilay — Hebrew/Turkish 'highest; sublime'; unisex

Variations

IlaiElayIlaii

Nicknames

IlaLay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilay mean?

Ilay is a Hebrew and Turkish name linked to 'the highest; supreme; sublime.'

How do you pronounce Ilay?

It's said ee-LYE /iˈlaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ilay a boy or girl name?

Ilay is used across sexes and reads unisex — we note it; here it's used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ilay?

Ilay is a rare name in the U.S.