Elai vs Joy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elai

Boy #5,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God"

Origin: Hebrew (אֵלִי)

Hebrew Jewish Christian

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Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

American English Christian Filipino

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Elai Rank #5,159

Joy Rank #4,996

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 vs #5159 for Elai.

Is Elai or Joy more popular?

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 compared to Elai at #5159 in the United States.

What do Elai and Joy mean?

Elai means "my God" (Hebrew (אֵלִי) origin). Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin).

Are Elai and Joy boy or girl names?

Elai is primarily a boy name. Joy is primarily a boy name.