Elai
Boy nameElai has been given to 259 babies in the U.S. since 2002. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 106,755 boys was named Elai.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
259
Peak year
2024 (19 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2002
10-year trend
▲ +45%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Elai — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elai.
Sibling name ideas for Elai
Same era and popularity as Elai, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Elai?
Elai has been given to 259 babies in the U.S. since 2002. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Elai peak?
Elai peaked in 2024, when 19 babies were given the name.
Is Elai a girl or boy name?
Elai is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Elai are boys).
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