Elai vs Jasher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jasher

Boy #5,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"upright, righteous, just"

Origin: Hebrew yashar

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,347
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jash, Jay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elai Rank #5,159
Jasher Rank #5,347

Elai is more popular, ranked #5159 vs #5347 for Jasher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elai ___

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

Jasher ___

  • Jasher Elijah
  • Jasher Samuel
  • Jasher Isaac
  • Jasher Nathaniel
  • Jasher Thomas
  • Jasher David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elai

Eli Enzo Ezra Milo Levi

If you choose Jasher

Asher Ezra Levi Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elai or Jasher more popular?

Elai is more popular, ranked #5159 compared to Jasher at #5347 in the United States.

What do Elai and Jasher mean?

Elai means "my God" (Hebrew (אֵלִי) origin). Jasher means "upright, righteous, just" (Hebrew yashar origin).

Are Elai and Jasher boy or girl names?

Elai is primarily a boy name. Jasher is primarily a boy name.

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