Boy • Modern Tamil
Ilaiya
இளையா
Signature Meaning
Ilaiya is a Tamil name that conveys youthfulness and freshness. It is commonly understood to mean "young" or "younger," and evokes energy, new beginnings, and vitality. Exact usage and nuance can vary between families and regions.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/IɭAi.Jaː/
Starts with2 / I
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 8 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + I(1) + Y(1) + A(1) = 8
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 30 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeih-LAI-yaa
Tamil syllablesஇ-ளை-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./iɭai.jaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
IlaaiyaaEelaeeyaIlayyaIlaayyaaIzhaiyaIzhaaiyaa