Find out how popular the first name Elaheh has been for the last 36 years (from 1987 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elaheh by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Elaheh is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Elaheh.

The history of the first name Elaheh

The name Elaheh is of Persian origin and has been in use since ancient times. It is derived from the Old Persian word "Elaha" which means "goddess" or "divine being". The name was particularly popular among the Zoroastrians, who were the dominant religion in ancient Persia.

Elaheh is also believed to have roots in the Avestan language, which was the language of the Zoroastrian scriptures known as the Avesta. In Avestan, the word "Ahura" meant "lord" or "divine being", and it is possible that the name Elaheh is related to this word.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elaheh can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic poem written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century. In this work, Elaheh is mentioned as the name of a beautiful princess.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Elaheh. In the 13th century, there was a Persian poet named Elaheh Dokhtari who was renowned for her lyrical works. Another famous Elaheh was Elaheh Gholi Qajar, who was a princess of the Qajar dynasty in 19th century Persia.

In the 20th century, Elaheh Sadat Deghani was an Iranian writer and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice. She was born in 1920 and passed away in 2003. Another prominent figure was Elaheh Qaemmaqami, an Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate who was born in 1961.

Another notable Elaheh was Elaheh Kulai, an Iranian painter and sculptor who was born in 1944. Her works have been exhibited in galleries around the world and she is considered one of the most influential Iranian artists of the modern era.

The name Elaheh has remained popular in Iran and among Iranian communities around the world. It is a name that carries a sense of divinity and grace, reflecting its ancient origins and rich cultural heritage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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