Islay
Meaningfrom Islay, Scotland · Scottish
- US rank
- #5,238
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,157 in 2021
24 babies were named Islay in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,069 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Islay you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 67,114 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Islay, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Islay would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIslay first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #3,157.
- TrendIslay has slipped 1,069 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,238. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Islay means “from Islay, Scotland”.
About the name Islay
Islay is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “from Islay, Scotland”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-lay”. US birth records list Islay for girls from 1999 to 2025, in 21 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #3,157 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,238, with 24 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 699,301 girls |
| 2010s | 7.7 | 130,039 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 46,048 girls |
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Islay
What does the name Islay mean?
Islay means “from Islay, Scotland” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Islay?
Islay has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Islay a boy or girl name?
Islay is a girl name.
How popular is the name Islay?
Islay ranked #5,238 for US girls in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#3,157).