Ilai vs Siyon

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

Siyon

Boy #4,706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dry place, sunny place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Ethiopian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,706
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Siy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilai Rank #4,622
Siyon Rank #4,706

Ilai is more popular, ranked #4622 vs #4706 for Siyon.

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

Siyon ___

  • Siyon Eli
  • Siyon David
  • Siyon Michael
  • Siyon Asher
  • Siyon Benjamin
  • Siyon Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilai

Ari Noam Liav Noa Tamar

If you choose Siyon

Zara Eliyah Miriam Amos Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilai or Siyon more popular?

Ilai is more popular, ranked #4622 compared to Siyon at #4706 in the United States.

What do Ilai and Siyon mean?

Ilai means "supreme, uplifted" (Hebrew origin). Siyon means "dry place, sunny place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilai and Siyon boy or girl names?

Ilai is primarily a boy name. Siyon is primarily a boy name.

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