Eligah
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Eligah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 510 babies have been named Eligah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eligah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #14,226 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,226
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Eligah
Eligah is a boy name .
Eligah is currently ranked #14,226 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eligah include Eli, Elig, Eligy, Eligie, Ely, Elie, and Elikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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