Eligah
Eligah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God is Yahweh.
Origin and history
Eligah is a phonetic spelling variant of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu. It carries the biblical meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name often used as an alternative spelling of the traditional Elijah.
Popularity in the United States
1,740 babies in the United States have been named Eligah since 1880. It ranks #3056 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- MS (33.3 %)
- SC (25.2 %)
- LA (14.1 %)
- AL (10.8 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 63 |
| 1900-1910 | 86 |
| 1910-1920 | 258 |
| 1920-1930 | 330 |
| 1930-1940 | 266 |
| 1940-1950 | 197 |
| 1950-1960 | 134 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Nicknames
Eli, Lije
Fun facts
- Eligah is a phonetic spelling variation of Elijah, which consistently ranks among the most popular boys' names in the United States.