Eliga
boy nameEliga entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #668 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#668
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #830 |
| 1890s | #818 |
| 1900s | #1084 |
| 1910s | #1807 |
| 1920s | #2457 |
| 1930s | #2978 |
| 1940s | #3253 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Eliga are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Eliga alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eliga in 2025?
- Eliga is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Eliga most popular?
- Eliga peaked in 1894, reaching #668 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Eliga with classmates?
- Eliga will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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