Ilay: meaning of the Hebrew name
עִילַאי
Pronounced ee-LIE
- Boy
- Aramaic
- #42 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Ilay
Ilay is written עילאי or איליי or עיליי in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
עילאי Boy, Aramaic
Ilay means exalted, supreme and lifted high, from the Aramaic word ila, meaning above. A boy's name.
איליי Boy, Modern Hebrew
Ilay is a modern spelling of Ilai, meaning exalted and lofty, the name of one of David's warriors. It is among the much-loved boys' names in Israel.
עיליי Boy, Aramaic
Ilay means lofty and sublime, from the Aramaic word ila'a, supreme. A well-loved name that carries a striving for height and elevation.
Ilay in Hebrew
Ilay is written עילאי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִילַאי). Other spellings: איליי, עיליי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- יYod
- לLamed
- אAlef
- יYod
Gematria value: 121 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaningexalted
- Pronunciationee-LIE
- Hebrewעילאי
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsאיליי, עיליי
Popularity in Israel
עילאי
In 2024, Ilay (עילאי) ranked #42 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (403 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #27, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | 403 |
| 2023 | 43 | 420 |
| 2022 | 39 | 478 |
| 2021 | 45 | 463 |
| 2020 | 44 | 406 |
| 2019 | 45 | 447 |
| 2018 | 36 | 501 |
| 2017 | 38 | 479 |
| 2016 | 32 | 530 |
| 2015 | 33 | 590 |
| 2014 | 27 | 622 |
איליי
Ilay (איליי) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2018, at #143 (120 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #117, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 143 | 120 |
| 2017 | 149 | 110 |
| 2016 | 136 | 129 |
| 2015 | 132 | 129 |
| 2014 | 117 | 149 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ilay
What does the name Ilay mean?
Ilay means exalted, supreme and lifted high, from the Aramaic word ila, meaning above. A boy's name.
How do you pronounce Ilay?
Ilay is pronounced ee-LIE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ilay in Hebrew?
Ilay is written עילאי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִילַאי). Other spellings: איליי, עיליי.
How popular is the name Ilay in Israel?
In 2024, Ilay (עילאי) ranked #42 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (403 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #27, in 2014. Ilay (איליי) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2018, at #143 (120 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #117, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ilay?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עילאי adds up to 121 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Yod 10).
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