Girl • Modern Tamil
Ilaya
இலயா
Signature Meaning
Ilaya is a Tamil name that evokes youth and new beginnings. It is commonly interpreted to mean "young" or "younger," suggesting freshness, vitality, and promise. The name has a gentle, optimistic tone suitable for a child.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈIlajaː/
Starts with2 / I
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 7 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
I(1) + L(3) + A(1) + Y(1) + A(1) = 7
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeih-LAH-yaa
Tamil syllablesஇ-ல-யா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈilajaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
IlaayaaEelayaEelaayaaIlaiaIlaaiaaEelaia