Elah Name Popularity and Statistics
Elah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Elah?
Elah is spelled E-L-A-H. The name has 4 letters.
Elah Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,265
Recorded Births33
- Girls usage rose 2,986 places to #4,265 and recorded 18 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1915 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 33 | #4,265 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2023 | Girls | 10 | #9,616 |
| 2022 | Girls | 18 | #6,464 |
| 2021 | Girls | 26 | #4,964 |
| 2020 | Girls | 20 | #5,850 |
| 2019 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2018 | Girls | 14 | #7,762 |
| 2017 | Girls | 18 | #6,531 |
| 2016 | Girls | 18 | #6,663 |
| 2015 | Girls | 33 | #4,295 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2013 | Girls | 14 | #8,135 |
| 2012 | Girls | 14 | #8,208 |
| 2011 | Girls | 19 | #6,564 |
| 2010 | Girls | 18 | #6,904 |
| 2009 | Girls | 14 | #8,454 |
| 2008 | Girls | 19 | #6,799 |
| 2007 | Girls | 18 | #7,092 |
| 2006 | Girls | 7 | #13,606 |
| 2005 | Girls | 7 | #13,010 |
| 1924 | Girls | 5 | #5,061 |
| 1920 | Girls | 7 | #3,957 |
| 1915 | Girls | 6 | #3,795 |
When Was Elah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
33 recorded births
National rank #4,265
2015 · Girls
33 recorded births
National rank #4,295
2021 · Girls
26 recorded births
National rank #4,964
2020 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #5,850
Where Elah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,325 | 10 |
| TX | #2,921 | 6 |