Iain 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

Iain Rank #4,295
Ilay Rank #4,490

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iain ___

  • Iain Fraser
  • Iain Alasdair
  • Iain Ross
  • Iain Duncan
  • Iain James
  • Iain Malcolm

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 Iain

Ewan Finlay Hamish Calum Fiona

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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