Ilan vs Shaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaya

Boy #1,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,453
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilan Rank #1,450
Shaya Rank #1,453

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1453 for Shaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Shaya ___

  • Shaya David
  • Shaya Eli
  • Shaya Michael
  • Shaya Aaron
  • Shaya Joseph
  • Shaya Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

If you choose Shaya

Leah Talia Eli Noa Ari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilan or Shaya more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Shaya at #1453 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Shaya mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Shaya means "gift of God, God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilan and Shaya boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Shaya is primarily a boy name.

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