Ilex

♂ Boy

Pronounced EYE-leks /ˈaɪ.lɛks/Medium

Meaning: From Latin ilex, the botanical genus name for holly (and originally the holm oak). A nature and plant name with a crisp, botanical feel; not a traditional given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A botanical pick: Ilex is the Latin genus name for holly (said 'EYE-leks') — a crisp, nature-rooted word-name.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningFrom Latin ilex, the botanical genus name for holly (and originally the holm oak). A nature and plant name with a crisp, botanical feel; not a traditional given name.

U.S. rank (2024)#11415

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Ilex comes from Latin, the genus name for holly (and once the holm oak). A nature and plant name rather than a traditional given name, it reads crisp and botanical (said 'EYE-leks').

As a given name it is very rare in the U.S., reading as a botanical word-name. Rare, nature-based, and fresh.

Did you know? Ilex is the botanical name for holly — the genus of glossy, red-berried evergreens. As a given name it brings a fresh, plant-world feel (said 'EYE-leks').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Ilex — Latin ilex, botanical genus name for holly; nature name

Variations

Ilexa

Nicknames

IleLex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilex mean?

Ilex is Latin, the botanical genus name for holly (and originally the holm oak) — a nature and plant name.

How do you pronounce Ilex?

It's said EYE-leks /ˈaɪ.lɛks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ilex a boy or girl name?

Ilex is used here as a boy's name, though it also reads unisex.

How popular is Ilex?

Ilex is very rare in the U.S., reading as a botanical word-name.