İlay: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: İlay · 2 syllables
Everything about the name İlay: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Moonlight, first moon»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Turkish
Popularity
72 out of 100
Where İlay is popular
- TurkeyTÜİKTop 50
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About the Name İlay
İlay draws on Turkish tradition and is generally taken to mean "Moonlight, first moon." As a girl's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced İlay and carries 2 syllables. İlay is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today İlay is a steadily chosen option, scoring 72 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial.
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FAQ
What does the name İlay mean?+
The name İlay means "Moonlight, first moon".
What is the origin of the name İlay?+
İlay is a name of Turkish origin.
Is İlay a girl or boy name?+
İlay is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce İlay?+
İlay is pronounced İlay (2 syllables).
Is İlay a popular name?+
İlay is a steadily chosen option, scoring 72 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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