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.
About 27 boys were named Ilay in 2025.
One of King David's mighty warriors in the Bible (variant spelling)
Turkish actress (feminine usage)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
