My strength or my oak tree
Elay is a modern Hebrew name, often considered a variant of the name Ilai or Elai. In a biblical context, Ilai was one of King David's mighty warriors, lending the name a sense of strength and historical depth. It is also associated with the Hebrew word for 'oak tree' or 'supreme'.
Less common today
Elay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,044 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
One of King David's elite 'Mighty Warriors' mentioned in the Bible