Ilay vs Refael

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
Refael Rank #4,481

Refael is more popular, ranked #4481 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

Refael ___

  • Refael Moshe
  • Refael David
  • Refael Yosef
  • Refael Chaim
  • Refael Aaron
  • Refael Yitzchak

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilay or Refael more popular?

Refael is more popular, ranked #4481 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Ilay and Refael mean?

Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilay and Refael boy or girl names?

Ilay is primarily a boy name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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