Ily
Every Ily since 1915 — 995 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ily
Ily is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,311 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 995 American babies have been named Ily. Its peak came in 2015, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ily stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ily year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,311 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,305 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,027 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,496 |
| 2021 | 55 | #3,016 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,706 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,576 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,023 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,727 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,348 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,512 |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,020 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,519 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,814 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,153 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,590 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,992 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,015 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,184 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,915 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,409 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,189 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,292 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,417 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,175 |
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| 1915 | 5 | #4,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ily in 2025?
Ily ranked #3,311 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ily?
995 babies have been named Ily in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ily most popular?
Ily peaked in 2015, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Ily a boy or girl name?
Ily is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ily rising or falling?
Ily is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.