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Elah

Girl name

Elah has been given to 390 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It peaked in 2015. In 2025, about 1 in 48,705 girls was named Elah.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

390

Peak year

2015 (33 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1905

10-year trend

0%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Elah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elah.

Sibling name ideas for Elah

Same era and popularity as Elah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Elah?

Elah has been given to 390 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elah peak?

Elah peaked in 2015, when 33 babies were given the name.

Is Elah a girl or boy name?

Elah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Elah are girls).

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