Joy vs Elai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

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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Boy #5,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God"

Origin: Hebrew (אֵלִי)

Hebrew Jewish Christian

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Joy Rank #4,996

Elai Rank #5,159

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

Is Joy or Elai more popular?

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

What do Joy and Elai mean?

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

Are Joy and Elai boy or girl names?

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