Alay

Alay is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “or obvious derivation.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Alay at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“or obvious derivation”

About the name Alay

Alay belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “or obvious derivation” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Alay first appears in Social Security records in 2007. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #10829 in 2017, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 17 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alay in US records

First recorded (US)
2007
Best US rank
#10829 in 2017
Peak year
2007
Total since 1880
17

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alay mean?

Alay means “or obvious derivation” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alay a boy or girl name?

Alay is a boy name.

What origin is the name Alay?

Alay comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Alay?

Alay first appears in US records in 2007. Its best-ever ranking was #10829 in 2017, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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