Ilayda
Turkish (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ilayda
The name Ilayda means "water fairy" or "nymph of the water," derived from the Turkish words *ilay* (a poetic term for water spirit) and *su* (water).
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Etymology
The name Ilayda means "water fairy" or "nymph of the water," derived from the Turkish words *ilay* (a poetic term for water spirit) and *su* (water). It is used primarily in Turkish culture, with no specific religious affiliation, and gained popularity in modern Turkey without notable historical or mythological precedent.
Ilayda currently ranks #13,856 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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