Elai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-LIE / ɛˈlaɪHebrew; English
Meaning
God is my God (Hebrew); noble (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Elai is derived from 'Eli,' meaning 'my God' and is often associated with biblical figures. In English contexts, it may be seen as a modern variant or diminutive of names like Elijah, reflecting a trend towards unique spellings.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Elay
- Eli
International Variants
- Elías (Spanish)
- Eli (Hebrew)
Famous people named Elai
Elai R. — athlete.
Elai M. — musician.
Fictional characters named Elai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elai was first seen in the United States in 2002. Elai has ranked as high as #1341 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Elai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elai (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 19 |