Abishai vs Ilay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilay

Boy #4,490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is mine; my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,490
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abishai Rank #4,395
Ilay Rank #4,490

Abishai is more popular, ranked #4395 vs #4490 for Ilay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abishai ___

  • Abishai James
  • Abishai Emmanuel
  • Abishai David
  • Abishai Michael
  • Abishai Samuel
  • Abishai Joseph

Ilay ___

  • Ilay James
  • Ilay Noah
  • Ilay David
  • Ilay Asher
  • Ilay Levi
  • Ilay Jonah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abishai

Joab Asahel Elihu Jedidiah Miriam

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abishai or Ilay more popular?

Abishai is more popular, ranked #4395 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Abishai and Ilay mean?

Abishai means "my father is a gift" (Hebrew origin). Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abishai and Ilay boy or girl names?

Abishai is primarily a boy name. Ilay is primarily a boy name.

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