Elijiah vs Macai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijiah

Boy #6,164 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,164
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

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Macai

Boy #6,000 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,000
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elijiah Rank #6,164
Macai Rank #6,000

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 vs #6164 for Elijiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elijiah ___

  • Elijiah James
  • Elijiah Michael
  • Elijiah Thomas
  • Elijiah David
  • Elijiah Robert

Macai ___

  • Macai James
  • Macai Leon
  • Macai Andre
  • Macai Isaiah
  • Macai Elijah
  • Macai Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elijiah

Isaiah Micah Elias Naomi Hannah

If you choose Macai

Zion Josiah Amos Naomi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijiah or Macai more popular?

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 compared to Elijiah at #6164 in the United States.

What do Elijiah and Macai mean?

Elijiah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijiah and Macai boy or girl names?

Elijiah is primarily a boy name. Macai is primarily a boy name.

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