Elish
Pronunciation: [ EHL-ihsh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,954
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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Arabic origin
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Greek Christophoros origin
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Hebrew origin
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About the Name Elish
Elish is a boy name .
Elish is currently ranked #28,954 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elish include Eli, Ely, and Eliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elish include Eliseo, Elisha . 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