Fun Facts About the Name Ilahi
- 5 babies named Ilahi: U.S. records list 5 babies given the name Ilahi from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Ilahi Mean?
Ilahi is an Arabic adjective meaning "divine" or "of God." It comes from ilāh (إله), "god" or "deity," plus the nisba ending -ī, which marks relation or belonging; ilāhī (إلهي) therefore literally means "pertaining to a god" and, in monotheistic usage, "pertaining to God." The same root underlies Allah, from al-ilāh, "the God." In Persian and Urdu, ilāhī is used in religious vocabulary.
Ilahi Name History & Origins
The Arabic adjective ilāhī (إلهي) is the earlier form of the name. It entered Persian and later Urdu and other South Asian languages as part of Muslim religious vocabulary. Ilahi as a personal name is chiefly associated with South Asian Muslim communities, and Elahi is a common alternate spelling. In Turkish, the related form İlahi names a genre of religious hymn and also serves as an adjective.
How Popular is the Name Ilahi?
Ilahi has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2025. Its best rank was #15,799 in 2025.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #15,799 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Ilahi Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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