Eligh
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Eligh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 796 babies have been named Eligh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eligh is past its peak , currently ranked #9,058 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,058
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Eligh
Eligh is a boy name .
Eligh is currently ranked #9,058 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eligh include Eli, Ely, Elie, and Elikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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