Leib vs Ilai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leib

Boy #4,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lion"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Boy #4,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supreme, uplifted"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

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Leib Rank #4,744

Ilai Rank #4,622

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

Is Leib or Ilai more popular?

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

What do Leib and Ilai mean?

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

Are Leib and Ilai boy or girl names?

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