Elahi

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Pronounced eh-LAH-hee /ɛˈlɑ.hi/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Persian elahi, 'divine; of God; my God' (a devotional word); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Divine: Elahi is Arabic/Persian for 'divine; of God; my God'. Devout, soft, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumArabic, Persian

MeaningFrom Arabic/Persian elahi, 'divine; of God; my God' (a devotional word); here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#4202 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elahi comes from Arabic/Persian elahi, 'divine; of God; my God' — a devotional word (also a common surname). A soft, devout name across the Muslim world, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, divine-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Elahi means 'divine; of God; my God' in Arabic and Persian — a devotional word (and surname) used as a name; soft and devout, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 68%

References — Elahi — etymology

Variations

IlahiElahe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elahi mean?

Elahi is Arabic/Persian for 'divine; of God; my God'.

How do you pronounce Elahi?

It's said eh-LAH-hee /ɛˈlɑ.hi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elahi a boy or girl name?

Elahi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Elahi?

Elahi is a rare name in the U.S.