Exalted, superior, or high
Ilay is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably as a modern Hebrew name meaning 'exalted' or 'superior.' It is also found in Turkish contexts, often associated with beauty or water, and occasionally as a variant of the biblical name Irai.
Less common today
Ilay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,040 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
One of King David's mighty warriors in the Bible (variant spelling)
Turkish actress (feminine usage)
