How popular is the name Eligah in 2025?

Eligah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Eligah most popular?

Eligah peaked in 1902, reaching #583 among US boy names.

Eligah will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Eligah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #583 in 1902, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#583

peak (1902)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 600 people named Eligah are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Eligah alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Eligah in 2025?: Eligah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Eligah most popular?: Eligah peaked in 1902, reaching #583 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Eligah with classmates?: Eligah will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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