Declining since 2009, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellah since 2000
Babies named Ellah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 318 |
| 2010s | 503 |
| 2020s | 213 |
Meaning & origin
Ellah is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 2000, a relatively recent addition to the baby name landscape. Its peak popularity occurred in 2010, but since 2009, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, ranking 4,661 in 2025. The name is rare, with only about 1 in 55,423 girls bearing it. It appears most frequently in Florida, suggesting possible regional preference. The name likely developed as an elaborated form of Ella, a name with Germanic and Hebrew roots, though the 'h' ending is a stylistic innovation. Ellah fits a pattern of modern names that favor melodious, vowel-heavy sounds. As a feminine choice, it offers a unique alternative to more common names like Ella or Ava.
Ellah is a modern English name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Ella, a name with multiple possible origins. It may have arisen as a feminine form of the Germanic element 'ali' meaning 'other' or as a short form of names like Eleanor or Ellen. The 'h' ending is a fashionable embellishment common in recent coinages. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2000 and saw modest use, particularly in Florida.
Where Ellah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ellah” around the world
Where Ellah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Lah
Sibling names for Ellah
Names that share Ellah's style, for a brother or sister.
