Elleah
A feminine name of English origin, a variant spelling of Ella.
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Elleah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elleah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elleah births was 2009 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elleah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Elleah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
2009
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,860
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Elleah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elleah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 69 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elleah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elleah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elleah
The name Elleah is a relatively modern name, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is a variant of the more common name Ella, which has its roots in the Germanic languages. Ella is derived from the Old German word "alia," meaning "other" or "foreign."
Elleah is thought to be a combination of Ella and the Hebrew name Leah, which means "weary" or "tired." This blend of Germanic and Hebrew origins gives the name Elleah a unique and multicultural feel.
While there are no known historical references to the name Elleah in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Ella has been recorded throughout history. One notable example is Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919), an American author and poet who was highly popular in her time.
The first recorded use of the name Elleah is relatively recent. One of the earliest known individuals with this name is Elleah Marie Burt, an American actress born in 1988. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the science fiction series "The Next Step."
Another individual with the name Elleah is Elleah Tanti, a Maltese singer and songwriter born in 1993. She gained recognition for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014, representing Malta.
Elleah Navasero is a Filipino actress and model born in 1989. She has appeared in several television shows and movies in the Philippines, showcasing her talent and versatility.
Elleah Orr is a Canadian singer and songwriter born in 1993. She has released several successful singles and albums, showcasing her skills as a musician and performer.
Elleah Holder is a British model and social media influencer born in 1998. She has gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram, where she shares her fashion and lifestyle content.
While the name Elleah is relatively new and modern, it has already gained popularity in various parts of the world, with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures embracing its unique blend of origins and meanings.
People
Elleah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elleah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elleah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elleah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elleah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Elleah a common name?
We classify Elleah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elleah most popular?
The single biggest year for Elleah was 2009, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elleah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elleah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elleah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elleah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elleah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elleah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elleah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Elleah?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Elleah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.