Boy Name Turkish · Turkish

Ilay

Pronunciation /IL-ay/

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“ascend”

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2
The Peacemaker
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GenderBoy
OriginTurkish
Starting soundIl
Numerology2 · The Peacemaker
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Meaning of Ilay

Ilay is a boy name of Turkish origin, popular among Turkish families. It means “ascend, rise, climb”.

Ilay's Style

Turkish Timeless Short Boy

Ilay at a Glance

Popularity
30/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
70/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Ilay is a uncommon, easy to pronounce, distinctive name with a balanced character.

Ilay Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#85#151#2162015201920232026
Status
Uncommon
Direction
↓ Falling
Est. Position
~#216

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Ila

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Ilay Name Profile

Meaningascend
OriginTurkish
GenderBoy Name
First LetterI
Letters4
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score30/100

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