Ileah vs Shovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ileah

Girl #33,588 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"The Lord is my God; elevated, on high"

Origin: Hebrew via Elijah

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew influenced English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,588
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lea, Lee, Illy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ileah Rank #33,588
Shovan Rank #33,463

Shovan is more popular, ranked #33463 vs #33588 for Ileah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ileah ___

  • Ileah Grace
  • Ileah Rose
  • Ileah Faith
  • Ileah Marie
  • Ileah Dawn

Shovan ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ileah

Aaliyah Malia Elijah Isaiah Selah

If you choose Shovan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ileah or Shovan more popular?

Shovan is more popular, ranked #33463 compared to Ileah at #33588 in the United States.

What do Ileah and Shovan mean?

Ileah means "The Lord is my God; elevated, on high" (Hebrew via Elijah origin).

Are Ileah and Shovan boy or girl names?

Ileah is primarily a girl name. Shovan is primarily a girl name.

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