Name Meaning & Origin
"The southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides", it lies in Argyll and Bute just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres north of the Northern Irish coast. The island's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located. Port Ellen is the main port.
Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides", it lies in Argyll and Bute just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres north of the Northern Irish coast. The island's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located. Port Ellen is the main port.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Islay" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~354 people named Islay in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 51 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Islay is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 11.
Islay is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 354 people in the United States are named Islay. The name peaked in 2021 with 51 recorded uses.
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