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Ilay
UnisexMeaning of Ilay: Turkish: 'my moon' or 'my month'
Ilay is a unisex name most strongly associated with Turkish naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3847th most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 4843rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3847
27 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4843
4 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
215
First recorded 2008 · peak 2024
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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