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Elay

Boy name

Elay has been given to 69 babies in the U.S. since 2007. It peaked in 2014. In 2025, about 1 in 189,786 boys was named Elay.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

69

Peak year

2014 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2007

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Elay — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elay.

Sibling name ideas for Elay

Same era and popularity as Elay, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Elay?

Elay has been given to 69 babies in the U.S. since 2007. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elay peak?

Elay peaked in 2014, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Elay a girl or boy name?

Elay is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Elay are boys).

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