Ilay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The Hebrew name Ilay means 'to ascend' or 'to go up'.
Meaning of the Name Ilay
Ilay is a Hebrew name that means 'to ascend' or 'to go up'. It is often given to boys and is derived from the Hebrew word 'alay', which means 'ascend'. The name Ilay has a spiritual connotation, representing the journey of the soul towards higher realms. In Hebrew culture, the name Ilay is considered strong and powerful, symbolizing growth, progress, and success.
Popularity of the Name Ilay
The popularity for the name Ilay peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,080 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Ilay had the most male births in 2021 with 19, which ranked number 4,927 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Ilay has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 12 births, an increase of 71.43%. Among males, Ilay has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 12 births, an increase of 71.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ilay
- 10 Year Trend of Ilay: 71.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ilay: 71.43%
Popularity of Ilay by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ilay. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ilay in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ilay is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ilay
- Total Births of Ilay: 13 (5.54%)
- Male Births of Ilay: 13 (5.54%)
Given the upward trend of Ilay over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.54% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. Male births for Ilay have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 13 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.54%.