Sun or sunlight
Solay is a modern phonetic variation likely derived from the Spanish word 'sol' meaning sun or the French 'soleil'. It is often chosen for its bright, celestial imagery and its similarity to names like Soleil or Islay.
Less common today
Solay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,853 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
