Elyah
Elyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #71,172 in the US, popular nicknames include Ely and Elyie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Elyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 15 babies have been named Elyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,172 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,172
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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Elyah is also used as a boy name, ranked #27716.
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About the Name Elyah
Elyah is a girl name .
Is Elyah a boy or girl name? Elyah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,172 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,716. Elyah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elyah is currently ranked #71,172 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elyah include Ely and Elyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elyah include Elyana, Elyanna . 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