Elah
Girl nameElah 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
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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