Ilkay
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #9,823 in 2022
0 babies were named Ilkay in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2021–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ilkay you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryIlkay first shows up in US birth records in 2021, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #9,823.
About the name Ilkay
Ilkay is a gender-neutral name of Turkish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-kay”. US birth records list Ilkay for boys from 2021 to 2024, in 3 of those 4 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #9,823 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Turkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
More Turkish names
- Boy name: Aslan · lion
- Boy name: Yunus · dove
- Boy name: Aydin · enlightened, bright
- Unisex name: Isra · night journey
- Girl name: Asli · genuine, noble
- Girl name: Reyhan · sweet basil
- Boy name: Baris · peace
- Girl name: Ece · queen
Questions about the name Ilkay
What is the origin of the name Ilkay?
Ilkay has Turkish roots in our records. Other Turkish names include Aslan, Yunus, Aydin.
Is Ilkay a boy or girl name?
Both. Ilkay is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Ilkay?
Ilkay is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #9,823 in 2022.