Rising since 2017, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Eloah since 2017
Babies named Eloah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 177 |
Meaning & origin
Eloah is a modern spiritual name that has seen a steady rise in popularity since first appearing in U.S. records in 2017. Ranked 4,352 in 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in every 50,227 newborns, suggesting a rare but growing choice. The name reached its peak rank in 2024, indicating increasing interest among parents seeking distinctive biblical names. While Eloah has no significant history as a given name before the 21st century, its Old Testament roots give it a deep religious connotation. The name is most common in Massachusetts, reflecting a trend in the Northeast toward unique, meaningful names.
Eloah is a Hebrew word used in the Old Testament to refer to God, appearing frequently in the poetic and prophetic books. It is related to the more common Elohim and likely derives from a Semitic root meaning 'strength' or 'power'. As a given name, Eloah is a modern revival, first recorded in the United States in 2017, reflecting a trend of biblical and spiritual names.
Where Eloah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eloah” around the world
Where Eloah 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: Lo, Lolo, Ellie
Sibling names for Eloah
Names that share Eloah's style, for a brother or sister.
