Ilys
Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilys
Ilys is a Welsh given name derived from the Old Welsh element "il" (meaning "multitude" or "many") combined with a diminutive or personal suffix, though its exact original meaning remains debated among etymologists.
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Etymology
Ilys is a Welsh given name derived from the Old Welsh element "il" (meaning "multitude" or "many") combined with a diminutive or personal suffix, though its exact original meaning remains debated among etymologists.
The name is primarily used in Wales and among Welsh-speaking communities, with historical usage documented in medieval Welsh genealogies and literature, particularly in South Wales.
Ilys currently ranks #6,068 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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