Elinah Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationeh-LEE-nah / ɛˈliːnɑ

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: God has answered; Arabic: light

Historical & Cultural Background

Elinah is a variant of the name Elina, which has roots in Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew tradition, names often reflect a connection to faith and spirituality. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in modern contexts. It is sometimes seen as a feminine form of names like Eli or Elias.

Trend Summary

The name Elinah is relatively uncommon in the United States.

Similar Names

ElinaAlinaNinaTinaRina

Variants

  • Elina
  • Alina

International Variants

  • Elina (Finnish)
  • Alina (Slavic)

Famous people named Elinah

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Fictional characters named Elinah

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Sibling Suggestions

ElianaLinaSelinaMinaZina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elinah was first seen in the United States in 2009. Elinah has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Elinah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elinah

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20096
20129