Elionai

A contracted form of the rare Biblical name, Elioenai, this variation reflects the four syllable pronunciation of the name while Elioenai can also be pronounced with five. Borne by several minor characters in the Old Testament, it means "my eyes look to Yahweh."

While Elioenai has been in the charts since the late 90s, Elionai was a new entry for 2024 in the US when it was given to five boys. With cool nicknames Lio, Elio, Eli, and Nai, it might appeal as an alternative to other more popular Biblical choices like Elijah and Malachi.

Pronounced el-ee-OH-nay.

As of October 2026, Elionai ranked #12567 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.