Eloah
A name meaning "God" or "supreme being" in Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 191 living Americans carry the first name Eloah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eloah today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eloah births was 2024 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eloah. 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 Eloah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
191
~ 1 in 1,794,525 Americans
Peak year
2024
46 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,400
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Eloah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eloah from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 145 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eloah 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 Eloah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eloahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida recorded the most babies named Eloah, while Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eloah
The name Eloah is derived from the Hebrew word "Elohim," which means "God" or "gods." This name has its origins in ancient Hebrew culture and is closely tied to religious beliefs and texts. The earliest recorded use of the name Eloah dates back to the Old Testament, where it appears as one of the names used to refer to the God of the Israelites.
In the Book of Genesis, Eloah is used interchangeably with other names for God, such as Elohim and El Shaddai. The name appears in various verses, including Genesis 1:1, where it is written, "In the beginning, Eloah created the heavens and the earth." This usage establishes the name's deep roots in Hebrew scripture and its association with the divine creator.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eloah. One of the earliest recorded figures is Eloah ben Shaul, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in the 10th century CE. He was known for his contributions to Jewish law and his interpretations of the Talmud.
Another significant figure is Eloah ben Shmuel HaLevi, a renowned Talmudic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He was born in Spain and is remembered for his influential works on Jewish theology and his efforts to reconcile Jewish teachings with Aristotelian philosophy.
In the realm of literature, Eloah ben Abba Mari was a notable Jewish poet and philosopher from the 13th century CE. He was born in Spain and is best known for his poetic works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spiritual contemplation.
Moving forward in history, Eloah ben Yosef Caro was a influential Jewish scholar and mystic who lived in the 16th century CE. He was born in Spain and is best remembered for his seminal work, the Shulchan Aruch, a comprehensive code of Jewish law that remains influential to this day.
Finally, one cannot discuss the name Eloah without mentioning Eloah ben Yitzchak Luria, a renowned 16th-century Jewish mystic and Kabbalist. Born in Jerusalem, he is considered a pivotal figure in the development of the Lurianic Kabbalah, a mystical interpretation of Jewish teachings that has had a profound impact on subsequent Jewish thought and practice.
These individuals, spanning several centuries and regions, demonstrate the rich history and significance of the name Eloah within Jewish culture and tradition. Their contributions to religious scholarship, philosophy, and mysticism have left an indelible mark on the understanding and interpretation of this ancient name.
People
Eloah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eloah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eloah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eloah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 191 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eloah 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 1,794,525 US residents.
Is Eloah a common name?
We classify Eloah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eloah most popular?
The single biggest year for Eloah was 2024, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eloah is about 5 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 Eloah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eloah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eloah 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 Eloah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eloah 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 Eloah 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 people are named Eloah?
Find out how many people share the name Eloah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.