Unisex · #13,427 in 2026

Iley

Iley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Daniel Iley, Scottish gymnast Jason Iley, English executive Jim Iley (1935–2018), English football player and manager John Iley, English aerodynamicist

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#6,978 (2022)
Total Babies
181
5-Yr Trend
-2%
👧 Girl peak #6,978 (181 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,804 (108 total)
👧As Girl Name
2003
First Year
2024
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#6978
Peak Rank
181
Total Count
18
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1900
First Year
1957
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#2804
Peak Rank
108
Total Count
17
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Iley

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Iley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Daniel Iley, Scottish gymnast Jason Iley, English executive Jim Iley (1935–2018), English football player and manager John Iley, English aerodynamicist

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The Story of Iley

As a girl name

Iley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2003, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 16 Ileys were born — ranking #6,978 that year. As of 2026, Iley ranks #13,427 for girls with 6 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 181 Ileys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Iley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1900, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 10 Ileys were born — ranking #2,804 that year. As of 2026, Iley ranks #3,995 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Ileys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Iley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Iley is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Iley

What does the name Iley mean?
Iley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Daniel Iley, Scottish gymnast Jason Iley, English executive Jim Iley (1935–2018), English football player and manager John Iley, English aerodynamicist
How popular is Iley in 2026?
In 2026, Iley ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Iley most popular?
Iley reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #6,978 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Iley a unisex name?
Yes — Iley is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 63% of Ileys assigned female and 37% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Iley?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iley include Idara, Ziomara, Copper. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iley

Iley is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 181 births in the dataset. Iley's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #6,978. Use the chart and map above to compare Iley's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.