Amelia vs Ilay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Eli, Lay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilay Rank #4,490

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4490 for Ilay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Ilay ___

  • Ilay James
  • Ilay Noah
  • Ilay David
  • Ilay Asher
  • Ilay Levi
  • Ilay Jonah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilay more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilay mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Ilay boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilay is primarily a boy name.

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