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Jad vs Ilyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jad

Boy #1,352 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"generous, good fortune"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Lebanese Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,352
Total SSA Count
141
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jad Rank #1,352
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 vs #1352 for Jad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jad or Ilyas more popular?

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 compared to Jad at #1352 in the United States.

What do Jad and Ilyas mean?

Jad means "generous, good fortune" (Arabic origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Jad and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Jad is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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