Declining since 2020, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Elilah since 2012
Babies named Elilah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Elilah is a very recent and uncommon name in the United States, first appearing in 2012. Its peak popularity came in 2021, but since 2020 its usage has been declining. As of 2025, the name ranks 13,208, with an estimated 1 in 267,878 girls bearing it. This suggests that Elilah has not entered widespread use, but remains a rare, modern-sounding choice. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a contemporary invention drawing on the fashionable endings of names like Lila, or a creative respelling of Aliyah. Because Elilah has no long historical or cultural tradition, its meaning is not well established. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a melodic, feminine sound, Elilah fits that niche, though its rarity means few associations.
Elilah is a relatively recent name in the United States, first recorded in 2012. Its formation likely combines the popular sounds of names like Elijah and Lila, or may derive from the Hebrew name Aliyah, meaning 'to ascend,' with a spelling alteration. The name has seen modest use without a clear historical precedent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lilah, Ellie
Sibling names for Elilah
Names that share Elilah's style, for a brother or sister.
