Ellar
Ellar is a girl baby name. Ranked #29,090 in the US, popular nicknames include Ell, Ely, and Ellie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ellar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 17 babies have been named Ellar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ellar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,090 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,090
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Ellar
Ellar is a girl name .
Ellar is currently ranked #29,090 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ellar include Ell, Ely, and Ellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ellar include Ella, Ellamae, Ellarose, Ellanor, Ellanie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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