Elainah
Elainah is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,231 in the US, popular nicknames include Ela, Ely, and Elaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Elainah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 179 babies have been named Elainah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elainah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,231 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,231
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nicknames
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About the Name Elainah
Elainah is a girl name .
Elainah is currently ranked #12,231 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elainah include Ela, Ely, Elaie, and Elaiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elainah include Elaina, Elaine, Elaia . 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis