Ilay vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilay Rank #4,490
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilay or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Ilay and Olivia mean?

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

Are Ilay and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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