Ilai
Boy nameIlai has been given to 253 babies in the U.S. since 2005. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 74,264 boys was named Ilai.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
253
Peak year
2023 (40 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2005
10-year trend
▲ +77%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ilai — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ilai.
Sibling name ideas for Ilai
Same era and popularity as Ilai, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ilai?
Ilai has been given to 253 babies in the U.S. since 2005. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ilai peak?
Ilai peaked in 2023, when 40 babies were given the name.
Is Ilai a girl or boy name?
Ilai is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ilai are boys).
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