Eligah Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LIE-gah //ɛˈlaɪɡə//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: My God is Yahweh; English: Variant of Elijah

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eligah is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means "My God is Yahweh." The etymological roots trace back to the Hebrew language, where "Eli" translates to "my God" and "Yah" is a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the God of Israel. This name was later adapted into Greek as Elias and subsequently into Latin as Elias, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Elijah.

The transition into English occurred primarily through the influence of the Christian tradition, particularly during the Middle Ages when biblical names became popular among English speakers. Historically, the name Elijah is most notably associated with the biblical prophet Elijah, a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible who lived during the 9th century BCE.

He is recognized for his role in defending the worship of Yahweh against the Canaanite deity Baal and is celebrated for his miraculous deeds, such as the contest on Mount Carmel. The name appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which was published in 1611 and helped to solidify the name's presence in English-speaking cultures.

Elijah's story has been a source of inspiration in both Jewish and Christian traditions, contributing to the name's enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Eligah, like its variants, carries connotations of strength, faith, and divine connection.

It is often associated with themes of prophecy and divine intervention, reflecting the characteristics attributed to the biblical Elijah. The name has also been embraced in various literary and artistic works throughout history, further embedding it within cultural consciousness.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Eli have emerged, offering a more informal yet affectionate alternative while maintaining the original's spiritual significance. Overall, the name Eligah encapsulates a rich historical and cultural tapestry that has persisted through centuries.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Eligah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EliIsaiahMicahZachariahJosiah

Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eligah was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Eligah has ranked as high as #1857 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Eligah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eligah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eligah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eligah.

Year Total Births Boy
2021 7 7
2020 5 5
2015 8 8
2014 7 7
2013 6 6
2012 9 9
2011 14 14
2010 8 8
2009 13 13
2008 11 11
2007 13 13
2006 13 13
2005 11 11
2004 10 10
2003 16 16
2002 9 9
2001 10 10
2000 7 7
1999 12 12
1998 5 5
1997 5 5
1996 15 15
1995 13 13
1994 10 10
1990 7 7
1989 8 8
1988 9 9
1987 6 6
1985 6 6
1984 5 5
1983 7 7
1982 7 7
1981 8 8
1980 5 5
1979 8 8
1977 6 6
1974 7 7
1970 13 13
1968 8 8
1965 7 7
1963 7 7
1962 8 8
1961 7 7
1959 9 9
1958 9 9
1957 6 6
1956 12 12
1955 13 13
1954 14 14
1953 16 16
1952 16 16
1951 19 19
1950 20 20
1949 16 16
1948 14 14
1947 18 18
1946 21 21
1945 19 19
1944 22 22
1943 17 17
1942 25 25
1941 21 21
1940 24 24
1939 25 25
1938 18 18
1937 22 22
1936 25 25
1935 31 31
1934 36 36
1933 15 15
1932 29 29
1931 24 24
1930 41 41
1929 33 33
1928 32 32
1927 39 39
1926 30 30
1925 22 22
1924 39 39
1923 43 43
1922 38 38
1921 31 31
1920 23 23
1919 29 29
1918 52 52
1917 30 30
1916 24 24
1915 32 32
1914 25 25
1913 21 21
1912 18 18
1911 13 13
1910 14 14
1909 8 8
1908 8 8
1907 7 7
1906 9 9
1905 7 7
1904 10 10
1903 7 7
1902 14 14
1901 6 6
1900 10 10
1899 8 8
1898 6 6
1897 8 8
1895 7 7
1894 9 9
1893 7 7
1892 5 5
1891 7 7
1890 6 6
1889 5 5
1886 5 5
1884 6 6
1882 7 7
1880 7 7

Top States for Eligah (1956)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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