Elinah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elinah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 15 babies have been named Elinah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elinah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,965 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,965
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Elinah
Elinah is a girl name .
Elinah is currently ranked #11,965 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elinah include Eli, Elin, Eliny, Elinie, Ely, Elie, and Elikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elinah include Elina, Elinor, Elin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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