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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elaf|Elaha
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Elah

EE-luh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#7314
↑↑ Surging
#7314
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#4996 in 2021
5yr change
+2477 ranks
Birth frequency
4.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7314 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Elah

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7314

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2477 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Elah scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureHebrewBiblicalGirl-leaning2-syllableRareVintage-feelReligiousTree symbolismEarthy
Character
strength and endurance
STRONG
High confidence

Elah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7314 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2477 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7314 · very rare
Elah at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Elah, meaning 'oak tree.' In biblical tradition, represents strength and endurance.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#4996 in 2021
5yr change:+2477 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Elah · Overview
Summary

Elah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7314 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Elah scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2477 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Religious character
Elah carries a grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Elah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
elah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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