Ilai vs Itai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilai

Boy #4,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supreme, uplifted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,622
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilai Rank #4,622
Itai Rank #4,710

Ilai is more popular, ranked #4622 vs #4710 for Itai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilai ___

  • Ilai Ben
  • Ilai Eitan
  • Ilai Noam
  • Ilai Ari
  • Ilai David
  • Ilai Yonatan

Itai ___

  • Itai Ariel
  • Itai Levi
  • Itai Noah
  • Itai Oren
  • Itai Eyal
  • Itai Ben

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilai

Ari Noam Liav Noa Tamar

If you choose Itai

Noa Rotem Adi Yoav Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilai or Itai more popular?

Ilai is more popular, ranked #4622 compared to Itai at #4710 in the United States.

What do Ilai and Itai mean?

Ilai means "supreme, uplifted" (Hebrew origin). Itai means "God is with me" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilai and Itai boy or girl names?

Ilai is primarily a boy name. Itai is primarily a boy name.

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