Jim vs Ilay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,434
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ilay

Boy #4,490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is mine; my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,490
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jim Rank #4,434
Ilay Rank #4,490

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4490 for Ilay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jim or Ilay more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Jim and Ilay mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jim and Ilay boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Ilay is primarily a boy name.

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