Eleah
Every Eleah since 1983 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eleah
Eleah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,916 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 327 American babies have been named Eleah. Its peak came in 2009, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eleah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eleah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,916 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,342 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,752 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,610 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,740 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,119 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,283 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,767 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,426 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,705 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,112 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,179 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,145 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,937 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,391 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,644 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,890 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,286 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,453 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,693 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,613 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,160 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,800 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,112 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,934 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,172 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eleah in 2025?
Eleah ranked #6,916 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eleah?
327 babies have been named Eleah in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eleah most popular?
Eleah peaked in 2009, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Eleah a boy or girl name?
Eleah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eleah rising or falling?
Eleah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.