Rising since 2019, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Elahi since 2019
Babies named Elahi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Elahi is a rare and modern name in the United States, first recorded in 2019. Since then, it has been on a rising trajectory, with its peak year in 2025 at rank 4,172, where approximately 1 in 47,273 newborns received the name. The name is most common in Washington and California, suggesting a cultural or religious connection among families with Arabic or Islamic heritage. Its spiritual meaning, 'my God' in Arabic, gives it a profound resonance for parents seeking a name with religious significance. Despite its low overall frequency, Elahi's steady increase in usage reflects a growing interest in unique, meaningful names drawn from Arabic roots.
Elahi is an Arabic word (إلهي) meaning 'my God' or 'my divine one'. It is related to the Arabic term 'Ilah' meaning 'god' and is used in Islamic contexts to refer to the divine. As a personal name, it is rare and modern in English-speaking countries, likely chosen for its spiritual resonance.
Where Elahi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elahi” around the world
Where Elahi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
17
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ela, Lahi
Variants: Ilahi, Elahie
Sibling names for Elahi
Names that share Elahi's style, for a brother or sister.
