Ilay vs Matan

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

Ilay Rank #4,490
Matan Rank #4,330

Matan is more popular, ranked #4330 vs #4490 for Ilay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilay ___

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

Matan ___

  • Matan David
  • Matan Eli
  • Matan Joseph
  • Matan Aaron
  • Matan Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

If you choose Matan

Yoav Noa Lior Tamar Itay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilay or Matan more popular?

Matan is more popular, ranked #4330 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Ilay and Matan mean?

Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin). Matan means "gift from God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilay and Matan boy or girl names?

Ilay is primarily a boy name. Matan is primarily a boy name.

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