Ilai vs Refael

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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Refael

Boy #4,481 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Sephardic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,481
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafi, Refa, Eli

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Popularity Comparison

Ilai Rank #4,622
Refael Rank #4,481

Refael is more popular, ranked #4481 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

Refael ___

  • Refael Moshe
  • Refael David
  • Refael Yosef
  • Refael Chaim
  • Refael Aaron
  • Refael Yitzchak

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilai

Ari Noam Liav Noa Tamar

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilai or Refael more popular?

Refael is more popular, ranked #4481 compared to Ilai at #4622 in the United States.

What do Ilai and Refael mean?

Ilai means "supreme, uplifted" (Hebrew origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilai and Refael boy or girl names?

Ilai is primarily a boy name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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