Elyah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 5 babies have been named Elyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,716 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,716
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Elyah is also used as a girl name, ranked #71172.
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About the Name Elyah
Elyah is a boy name .
Is Elyah a boy or girl name? Elyah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,716 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,172. Elyah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elyah is currently ranked #27,716 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elyah include Ely, Elie, and Elykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elyah include Elyas, Elyan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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