Ileah vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ileah

Girl #33,588 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"The Lord is my God; elevated, on high"

Origin: Hebrew via Elijah

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew influenced English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,588
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lea, Lee, Illy

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Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ileah Rank #33,588
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #33588 for Ileah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ileah ___

  • Ileah Grace
  • Ileah Rose
  • Ileah Faith
  • Ileah Marie
  • Ileah Dawn

Saul ___

  • Saul David
  • Saul Isaac
  • Saul Benjamin
  • Saul Eli
  • Saul James
  • Saul Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ileah

Aaliyah Malia Elijah Isaiah Selah

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ileah or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Ileah at #33588 in the United States.

What do Ileah and Saul mean?

Ileah means "The Lord is my God; elevated, on high" (Hebrew via Elijah origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Ileah and Saul boy or girl names?

Ileah is primarily a girl name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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