Ilay vs Shaw

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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Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilay Rank #4,490
Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 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

Shaw ___

  • Shaw James
  • Shaw William
  • Shaw Alexander
  • Shaw Reid
  • Shaw Cole
  • Shaw Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilay or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Ilay and Shaw mean?

Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Ilay and Shaw boy or girl names?

Ilay is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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