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Elah

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Pronounced EE-lah /ˈi.lə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew elah, 'a terebinth tree; an oak' (the Valley of Elah, where David met Goliath); a biblical name (also a king of Israel); used here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Terebinth tree; oak: Elah is Hebrew. Lyrical, nature-rooted, and warm (said 'EE-lah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew elah, 'a terebinth tree; an oak' (the Valley of Elah, where David met Goliath); a biblical name (also a king of Israel); used here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7314 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 357

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519052024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elah comes from Hebrew elah, 'a terebinth tree; an oak' (the Valley of Elah, where David met Goliath) — also a king of Israel in the Bible (originally for boys; used here for girls; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, nature-rooted name (said 'EE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern girls' name. Rare, a-terebinth-tree at the root, and nature-rooted.

Did you know? Elah means 'a terebinth tree; an oak' in Hebrew (the Valley of Elah, where David met Goliath) — a lyrical, nature-rooted name, used here for girls (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EE-lah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Elah — routes layered

Variations

ElaEelaElah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elah mean?

Elah is Hebrew for 'a terebinth tree; an oak' (the Valley of Elah); a biblical name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elah?

It's said EE-lah /ˈi.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elah a boy or girl name?

Elah was a king's name in the Bible; it is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Elah?

Elah is a rare name in the U.S.

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