Illy reads as a short modern coinage or nickname, in the sound-family of Lily and Milly. It has no one settled meaning - the routes are uncertain, which we note - sweet and very rare in the U.S. (said 'IL-ee').

It appears only recently and very rarely. Rare, sweet, and short.

Did you know? Illy is a short, bubbly name - read on its own or as a pet form echoing Lily and Milly - so it carries sound over a fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'IL-ee').

Overall data confidence 28%

References - Illy — short coinage; Lily/Milly echo; uncertain

Variations

IllieIlyIlley

Nicknames

IllIllybean

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Illy mean?

Illy is a short modern coinage or nickname echoing Lily and Milly; it has no single fixed meaning. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Illy?

It's said IL-ee /ˈɪl.i/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Illy a boy or girl name?

Illy is a girl's name.

How popular is Illy?

Illy is an extremely rare, recent name in the U.S.