Ilai vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilai Rank #4,622
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4622 for Ilai.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilai

Ari Noam Liav Noa Tamar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilai at #4622 in the United States.

What do Ilai and James mean?

Ilai means "supreme, uplifted" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilai and James boy or girl names?

Ilai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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