Elinah
Girl nameElinah has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It peaked in 2012. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Elinah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
20
Peak year
2012 (9 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2009
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Elinah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elinah.
Sibling name ideas for Elinah
Same era and popularity as Elinah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Elinah?
Elinah has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Elinah peak?
Elinah peaked in 2012, when 9 babies were given the name.
Is Elinah a girl or boy name?
Elinah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Elinah are girls).
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