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Ellah

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Pronounced EL-ah /ˈɛl.ɑ/High

Meaning: -ah spelling of Ella (Germanic 'all/other', or short for Eleanor) and Hebrew Elah ('terebinth tree; goddess'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Ella, with a graceful -ah: Ellah spells the beloved name — Germanic, or Hebrew Elah, 'terebinth tree'. Soft, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman, Hebrew
Meaning-ah spelling of Ella (Germanic 'all/other', or short for Eleanor) and Hebrew Elah ('terebinth tree; goddess'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4687 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,033

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020002025

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

Ellah is an -ah spelling of Ella — variously a short form of Eleanor, from Germanic alja, 'other', and overlapping Hebrew Elah, 'terebinth tree; goddess' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, classic name.

It registers thinly beside Ella. Rare, terebinth-or-other at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Ella may shorten Eleanor or come from Germanic 'all/other' — and the spelling Ellah brushes Hebrew Elah, 'terebinth tree' (the Valley of Elah, where David met Goliath).
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Ella — routes layered

Variations

EllaElahEla

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If you like Ellah…

Ella— the standard spelling
Ela— a single-l spelling
Bella— a companion soft -lla name
Miah— another Hebrew name
Avah— shares Ellah's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellah mean?

Ellah spells Ella, and echoes Hebrew Elah, 'terebinth tree; goddess'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ellah?

It's said EL-ah /ˈɛl.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ellah a boy or girl name?

Ellah is a girl's name.

How popular is Ellah?

Ellah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Ella is far more common.

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