How Many People Are Named Ellah?

Complete statistics for the name Ellah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ellah
Very Rare
American

Ellah is a very rare female name, with only 997 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 331,118 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,004 recorded births being under 30 years old.

~997
Living in US
1 in 331,118
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Innovative
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,159
Worldwide Bearers
#46,059
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
5,013
🇲🇼 Malawi
4,294
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,132
🇿🇲 Zambia
714
🇰🇪 Kenya
507
🇹🇿 Tanzania
468
🇲🇦 Morocco
464
🇵🇭 Philippines
435
🇮🇩 Indonesia
372
🇳🇬 Nigeria
268

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
997 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
1,004
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,004 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ellah Through the Generations

Ellah peaked in popularity in 2010 with 73 births, marking a high point for this relatively new name. The average age of people named Ellah is 13, indicating that it's predominantly a name given to younger generations. With a slow decline since its peak, Ellah remains a unique choice for parents seeking a fresh, contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 96
Texas 61
Florida 18
New York 10
Iowa 5
Illinois 5
Ohio 5
Pennsylvania 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ellah's American roots

📄 About the Name Ellah

How Many People Have the Name Ellah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 997 people in the United States currently share the name Ellah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 331,118 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ellah a Common or Rare Name?

Ellah 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 Ellah Mean?

Ellah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ellah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ellah Most Popular?

The name Ellah reached peak popularity in 2010, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Ellah?

Approximately 997 people named Ellah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,004. That works out to roughly 1 in 331,118 Americans.

Is Ellah a rare name?

Ellah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 331,118 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ellah mean?

Ellah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Ellah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ellah are male and 100% are female.

When was Ellah most popular?

Ellah peaked in 2010 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US997
All-Time Births1,004
1 in X1 in 331,118
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2010
World Rank#46,059
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.