Iain vs Ilay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iain

Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Boy #4,490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is mine; my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Scottish

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Iain Rank #4,295

Ilay Rank #4,490

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4490 for Ilay.

Is Iain or Ilay more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Iain and Ilay mean?

Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iain and Ilay boy or girl names?

Iain is primarily a boy name. Ilay is primarily a boy name.