Eligh

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-ly /ˈi.laɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Eli — from the Hebrew, variously 'ascended; high; uplifted' (the priest Eli) and 'my God' (a short form of Elijah/Elias); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Ascended; my God: Eligh spells Eli. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EE-ly').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Eli — from the Hebrew, variously 'ascended; high; uplifted' (the priest Eli) and 'my God' (a short form of Elijah/Elias); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8485 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,012

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

Eligh is a spelling of Eli — from the Hebrew, variously 'ascended; high; uplifted' (the priest Eli) and 'my God' (a short form of Elijah/Elias; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'EE-ly').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Eli. Rare in this form, ascended at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eli is Hebrew, variously 'ascended; high' (the priest Eli) and 'my God' (a short form of Elijah) — Eligh is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EE-ly').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Eli — routes layered

Variations

EliElieElye

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eligh mean?

Eligh spells Eli — Hebrew, variously 'ascended; high' and 'my God'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Eligh?

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

Is Eligh a boy or girl name?

Eligh is a boy's name.

How popular is Eligh?

Eligh is a very rare spelling in the U.S.