Elah

Elah is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,647 in the US.

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Girl Name #7,647 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Elah is a girl name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Elah often also consider Mihrimah, Chrissy, Kenny .

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Historical Record

Elah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.

Over 334 babies have been named Elah in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Elah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,647 for girl names in the US .

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#7,647
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#7,647
Total SSA Count
15

Alternative Spellings

Elaina #254 Elaine #369 Elani #992 Elara #1158 Elayna #1426 Ela #1725 Elanor #1789 Elana #1882

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Mihrimah Girl

Persian/Ottoman Turkish origin

"sun and moon combined"

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Greek Christos origin

"anointed one"

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Kenny Girl

Gaelic (Cináed) origin

"born of fire, handsome"

#7,448 in US
Bibi Girl

Arabic/Persian origin

"lady, mistress, respected woman"

#7,701 in US
Naysha Girl

West African origin

"first-born daughter"

#7,556 in US
Adna Girl

Hebrew origin

"rejuvenation, renewal"

#7,643 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elah

Is Elah a boy or girl name?
Elah is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Elah?
Elah is currently ranked #7647 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Elah a common or rare name?
Elah is an uncommon name, ranked #7647 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Elah?
Elah pairs well with Mihrimah, Chrissy, Kenny, Bibi in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Elah?
Related spellings include Elaina, Elaine, Elani, Elara.

About the Name Elah

Elah is a girl name .

Elah is currently ranked #7,647 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Elah include Elaina, Elaine, Elani, Elara, Elayna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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