Ilayah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ilayah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 60 babies have been named Ilayah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ilayah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,985 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,985
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Ilayah
Ilayah is a girl name .
Ilayah is currently ranked #11,985 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ilayah include Ila, Ilay, Ily, Ilie, and Ilakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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