Mesiah vs Ilai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mesiah

Boy #4,659 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"anointed one"

Origin: Hebrew (Mashiach)

American African American Christian Hebrew

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Boy #4,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supreme, uplifted"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

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Mesiah Rank #4,659

Ilai Rank #4,622

Ilai is more popular, ranked #4622 vs #4659 for Mesiah.

Is Mesiah or Ilai more popular?

Ilai is more popular, ranked #4622 compared to Mesiah at #4659 in the United States.

What do Mesiah and Ilai mean?

Mesiah means "anointed one" (Hebrew (Mashiach) origin). Ilai means "supreme, uplifted" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mesiah and Ilai boy or girl names?

Mesiah is primarily a boy name. Ilai is primarily a boy name.