Elioenai

The name of several minor characters in the Old Testament, including a leader of the Tribe of Simeon and a priest involved in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Elioenai is a rare Biblical choice.

Elionenai has the spiritual meaning of "my eyes look to Yahweh" or "my eyes look towards God" and despite its rarity, it has familiar sounds. It could make an interesting alternative to Malachi or Elias — and a way to nicknames Nai, Leo, and Elio.

The name was given to 12 babies in a recent year: the highest number on record.

Pronounced eh-lee-oh-EE-nay-eye.

As of October 2026, Elioenai ranked #9148 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6926 for boys in 2024.