Anav 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

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Popularity Comparison

Anav Rank #4,552
Ilay Rank #4,490

Ilay is more popular, ranked #4490 vs #4552 for Anav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anav ___

  • Anav Eli
  • Anav David
  • Anav Moshe
  • Anav Yair
  • Anav Lior
  • Anav Oren

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 Anav

Talia Yael Itay Noa Eitan

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anav or Ilay more popular?

Ilay is more popular, ranked #4490 compared to Anav at #4552 in the United States.

What do Anav and Ilay mean?

Anav means "grape" (Hebrew ענב origin). Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anav and Ilay boy or girl names?

Anav is primarily a boy name. Ilay is primarily a boy name.

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