Ilaisaane
A unique spelling variation of the French name Alais or Elise.
Name Census estimates that about 99 living Americans carry the first name Ilaisaane. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ilaisaane today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ilaisaane births was 1996 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ilaisaane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ilaisaane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
99
~ 1 in 3,462,165 Americans
Peak year
1996
8 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,158
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Ilaisaane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ilaisaane from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 31 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ilaisaane remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ilaisaane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ilaisaane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ilaisaanes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ilaisaane
The given name Ilaisaane is believed to have its origins in the Hindustani language, which was once widely spoken across various regions of the Indian subcontinent. It can be traced back to the late 16th century, during the height of the Mughal Empire. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit root word "Ilaiya," which means "mother earth" or "the divine feminine," combined with the Persian suffix "-saane," denoting endearment or affection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ilaisaane can be found in the poetic works of the celebrated Sufi mystic and scholar, Amir Khusrau, who lived from 1253 to 1325 CE. In his collection of spiritual verses, he makes a reverent reference to a female disciple named Ilaisaane, praising her devotion and wisdom.
In the 17th century, an influential Islamic scholar and jurist from the Mughal court, Ilaisaane Qazi, gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence. He authored several treatises on Islamic law and theology, which were widely studied in the madrasas (Islamic seminaries) of the time.
During the 18th century, Ilaisaane Begum, a renowned courtesan and poet from the city of Lucknow, became a prominent figure in the literary circles of the Awadh region. Her ghazals (lyric poems) were celebrated for their eloquence and depth, and she was patronized by the local Nawabs (rulers).
In the 19th century, Ilaisaane Khan, a valiant warrior and military commander, rose to prominence during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British colonial rule. He played a crucial role in organizing resistance efforts in the region of Awadh and was renowned for his strategic acumen.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ilaisaane was Ilaisaane Chishti, a revered Sufi saint who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the propagation of Sufism in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. His shrine in Ajmer, Rajasthan, remains an important pilgrimage site for devotees from various faiths.
People
Ilaisaane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ilaisaane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ilaisaane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ilaisaane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 99 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ilaisaane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,462,165 US residents.
Is Ilaisaane a common name?
We classify Ilaisaane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 101 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ilaisaane most popular?
The single biggest year for Ilaisaane was 1996, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ilaisaane is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ilaisaane a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ilaisaane in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.