How Many People Are Named Eligah?
Complete statistics for the name Eligah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eligah is a very rare male name, with only 579 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 569,720 Americans. The majority of those named Eligah are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual growth and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 85All 1,740 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eligah Through the Generations
Eligah has been a name that has seen its peak in the early 20th century, specifically in 1918 when there were 52 births. Over the years, the name has become increasingly rare, with only 1,740 total births recorded throughout history. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over the age of 60, with 80% of the current bearers falling into this age group, indicating a strong generational skew towards older populations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eligah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Eligah
How Many People Have the Name Eligah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 579 people in the United States currently share the name Eligah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 569,720 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eligah a Common or Rare Name?
Eligah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Eligah Mean?
Eligah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eligah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Eligah Most Popular?
The name Eligah reached peak popularity in 1918, with 52 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Eligah?
Approximately 579 people named Eligah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,740. That works out to roughly 1 in 569,720 Americans.
Is Eligah a rare name?
Eligah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 569,720 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eligah mean?
Eligah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Eligah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eligah are male and 0% are female.
When was Eligah most popular?
Eligah peaked in 1918 with 52 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.