Ilai vs Leib

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leib

Boy #4,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,744
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilai Rank #4,622
Leib Rank #4,744

Ilai is more popular, ranked #4622 vs #4744 for Leib.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilai or Leib more popular?

Ilai is more popular, ranked #4622 compared to Leib at #4744 in the United States.

What do Ilai and Leib mean?

Ilai means "supreme, uplifted" (Hebrew origin). Leib means "lion" (Yiddish/Germanic origin).

Are Ilai and Leib boy or girl names?

Ilai is primarily a boy name. Leib is primarily a boy name.

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