Ilay
Boy nameIlay has been given to 215 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 63,262 boys was named Ilay.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
215
Peak year
2024 (30 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2008
10-year trend
▲ +59%
Gender split
3% girls / 97% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ilay — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ilay.
Sibling name ideas for Ilay
Same era and popularity as Ilay, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ilay?
Ilay has been given to 215 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ilay peak?
Ilay peaked in 2024, when 30 babies were given the name.
Is Ilay a girl or boy name?
Ilay is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Ilay are boys).
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