Ilai vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilai

Ari Noam Liav Noa Tamar

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilai or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ilai at #4622 in the United States.

What do Ilai and Noah mean?

Ilai means "supreme, uplifted" (Hebrew origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilai and Noah boy or girl names?

Ilai is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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