Ilai

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-LY /iˈlaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Ilai, 'supreme, exalted, ascended' — one of King David's warriorsMedium

In 30 seconds: Supreme and exalted: Ilai is Hebrew for 'supreme, ascended' — one of David's mighty men. Soft, devout, and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Ilai, 'supreme, exalted, ascended' — one of King David's warriors

U.S. rank (2025)#4448 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 253

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ilai comes from Hebrew Ilai, 'supreme, exalted, ascended' (one of David's mighty warriors). A soft, devout, popular modern name in Israel (said 'ee-LY').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, supreme at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ilai means 'supreme, exalted, ascended' in Hebrew — one of King David's elite warriors; a soft, popular modern Israeli name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Ilai — etymology

Variations

IllaiElai

Nicknames

Ili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilai mean?

Ilai is Hebrew for 'supreme, exalted, ascended'.

How do you pronounce Ilai?

It's said ee-LY /iˈlaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ilai a boy or girl name?

Ilai is a boy's name.

How popular is Ilai?

Ilai is a rare name in the U.S.