Water nymph or mermaid
In Turkish folklore, the name refers to a water nymph or a mermaid-like spirit of the sea. It is a modern Turkish name that evokes the beauty and mystery of the ocean.
Less common today
Ilayda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,499 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Turkish television actress
Turkish film and television actress
