Ilkay Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EEL-kai //ilˈkaɪ//
Origin: Turkish; Arabic
Meaning: moonlight (Turkish); a form of the name Ilkay (Arabic)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Turkish culture, Ilkay is often associated with beauty and serenity, reflecting the calming nature of moonlight. The name is used in various contexts, symbolizing hope and illumination.
In Arabic, Ilkay can be seen as a variant of names that convey similar meanings, often linked to light and brightness. The name has gained recognition in various regions, showcasing the blend of cultural influences.
Famous people named Ilkay
In this section, you will find notable people named Ilkay. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ilkay who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Ilkay who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Ilkay Gündoğan — professional footballer.
Ilkay Arslan — Turkish artist.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ilkay was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Ilkay has ranked as high as #1386 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ilkay has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ilkay is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ilkay was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ilkay
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ilkay.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |