Ilay vs Oliver

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

Ilay Rank #4,490
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilay or Oliver more popular?

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

What do Ilay and Oliver mean?

Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ilay and Oliver boy or girl names?

Ilay is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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