Barak vs Elai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

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Elai

Boy #5,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God"

Origin: Hebrew (אֵלִי)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,159
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Elai Rank #5,159

Elai is more popular, ranked #5159 vs #5297 for Barak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak Joseph

Elai ___

  • Elai James
  • Elai Noah
  • Elai Stone
  • Elai River
  • Elai Blue
  • Elai Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Elai

Eli Enzo Ezra Milo Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Elai more popular?

Elai is more popular, ranked #5159 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Barak and Elai mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Elai means "my God" (Hebrew (אֵלִי) origin).

Are Barak and Elai boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Elai is primarily a boy name.

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