Elkanah

Elkanah is a boy baby name. Ranked #16,346 in the US, popular nicknames include Elk, Ely, and Elkie.

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Boy Name #16,346 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Elkanah is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Elkanah often also consider Becky, Flores, Cleophus .

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Historical Record

Elkanah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.

Over 52 babies have been named Elkanah in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Elkanah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,346 for boy names in the US .

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#16,346
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#16,346
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Elk Ely Elkie Elkaie

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Becky Boy Aramaic Flores Boy Latin Cleophus Boy Greek kleos Isaah Boy Hebrew biblical tradition Adom Boy Akan (Twi) Seab Boy Latin/Greek Quay Boy Old Northern French Kinglee Boy Old English

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"renowned, famous"

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Isaah Boy

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"venerable; from the revered city"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elkanah

Is Elkanah a boy or girl name?
Elkanah is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Elkanah?
Elkanah is currently ranked #16346 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Elkanah?
Common nicknames for Elkanah include Elk, Ely, Elkie, and Elkaie.
Is Elkanah a common or rare name?
Elkanah is an uncommon name, ranked #16346 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Elkanah?
Elkanah pairs well with Becky, Flores, Cleophus, Isaah in style and sound.

About the Name Elkanah

Elkanah is a boy name .

Elkanah is currently ranked #16,346 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elkanah include Elk, Ely, Elkie, and Elkaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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