Total births
253
Boys' name · since 2005
Ilai
Ilai has 253 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4674
- among boys today
- 253
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Ilai currently ranks #4674 among boys' names in America, with 253 babies recorded since 2005.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ilai has been recorded 253 times among boys since 2005, currently ranked #4674 nationally and more common than 67% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #4674 among boys today
- 253 born since 2005
- 2020s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ilai is currently the #4674 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 253 born since 2005, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4674
- among boys today
- 253
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Ilai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4674
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Ilai was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
40 babies were named Ilai in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Ilai compares
253 42th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ilai's all-time total is 31% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ilai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 253 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ilai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ilai's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ilai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,674
Active since
2005
Ilai popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Ilai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ilai's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Ilai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 34
2000s
34 births
- 2010s
2010s
83 births
- 2020s
2020s
136 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 136 births (54% of all-time use).
Ilai by state
Where Ilai concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 18 | 7.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 2.0% |
California share of Ilai's total US births 10.7%
Even split
27 of 253 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ilai? ▼
Ilai has been given to 253 babies in the U.S. since 2005, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4674 as of the latest data. 40 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Ilai most popular? ▼
Ilai was most popular in the 2020s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Ilai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ilai are California (27 births), Texas (18 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Ilai been used? ▼
Records for Ilai go back to 2005, giving 21 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ilai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ilan, Ilay, Ilario, Ila, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ilai's data
- California records the most Ilais (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ilai
Nearby Names Like Ilai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ilai
Ilan Boy
#1453 3,231 births
Ilay Boy
#4546 208 births
Ilario Boy
#12553 191 births
Ila Boy
60 births
Ilam Boy
11 births
Compare Ilai side by side: Ilai vs Ilan Ilai vs Ilay Ilai vs Ilario
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ilai
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ilai: #4674 Boys' Name - 253 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ilai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ilai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.