Elay
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Elay first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 55 babies have been named Elay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,110 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,110
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Japanese origin
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Nahuatl origin
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