Ilkay is a unisex given name of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkish words "ilk" meaning "first" and "ay" meaning "month". It is often used as a boy's name but can also be given to girls. Ilkay gained popularity in Turkey during the 20th century and has since been adopted by other countries with significant Turkish communities, such as Germany. The name Ilkay is usually written without any accent marks or diacritical signs, adhering to the standard Turkish orthography.
"Twelve children named Ilkay were born over these two years."