Ellah
Every Ellah since 2000 — 1,034 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ellah
Ellah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,687 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 1,034 American babies have been named Ellah. Its peak came in 2010, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ellah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ellah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,687 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,316 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,787 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,990 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,757 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,352 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,567 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,261 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,087 |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,667 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,897 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,939 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,595 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,281 |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,318 |
| 2010 | 73 | #2,522 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,761 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,967 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,440 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,018 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,896 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,850 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,139 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,478 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,358 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,041 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ellah in 2025?
Ellah ranked #4,687 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ellah?
1,034 babies have been named Ellah in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ellah most popular?
Ellah peaked in 2010, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Ellah a boy or girl name?
Ellah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ellah rising or falling?
Ellah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.