Ilai vs Kush

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

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Kush

Boy #4,566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Ham (Biblical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Indian Ethiopian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,566
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilai Rank #4,622
Kush Rank #4,566

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 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

Kush ___

  • Kush Raj
  • Kush Aryan
  • Kush Dev
  • Kush Veer
  • Kush Aiden
  • Kush Jay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilai

Ari Noam Liav Noa Tamar

If you choose Kush

Lav Ram Sita Arjun Lakshmi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilai or Kush more popular?

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 compared to Ilai at #4622 in the United States.

What do Ilai and Kush mean?

Ilai means "supreme, uplifted" (Hebrew origin). Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilai and Kush boy or girl names?

Ilai is primarily a boy name. Kush is primarily a boy name.

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