Eligh

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,012 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#8485 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Eligh has 1,012 recorded U.S. births across 118+ years, peaking at 61 in 2014. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.

In the most recent SSA release, Eligh ranks #8485 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Eligh is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic variant of Eli or Elijah — from the Hebrew eli meaning 'my God' or 'elevated,' and Elijah meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' The -gh spelling gives it a distinctive, rugged look.

With over 1,000 recorded U.S. births, Eligh has found an audience among parents who love the clean, ancient sound of Eli but want a more unusual spelling. It sits in the tradition of Hebrew names that have crossed into mainstream American naming culture.

EtymologyShow more

Eligh first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1906. Its appearance in the 1900s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.

Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

#8485

Current Rank

1,012

Total births

Since 1906

2014

Peak year

61 births

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Popularity Over Time

Eligh was #3768 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8485, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1906Peak: 2014 (61 births)Current: #8485

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eligh
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	86	#5944	▼
2010s	457	#2799	▲
2000s	228	#4185	▲
1990s	13	#8401	▲
1950s	12	#3588	▲
1940s	5	#3832	▼
1930s	60	#3435	▼
1920s	87	#3193	▲
1910s	58	#2863	▲
1900s	6	#1160	—

The Story of Eligh

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2014, Eligh is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eligh are most likely born between 2004 and 2024.

How rare is Eligh?

Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eligh — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1906, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 457 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Eligh by the numbers

Would fill 21 school buses
Meeting one Eligh per day would take 2.8 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(57 years, 1906–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eligh
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	9	#8485	-4 (-30.8%)
2023	13	#6630	-3 (-18.8%)
2022	16	#5693	-1 (-5.9%)
2021	17	#5398	-14 (-45.2%)
2020	31	#3514	+6 (24.0%)
2019	25	#4143	-9 (-26.5%)
2018	34	#3316	-1 (-2.9%)
2017	35	#3262	-8 (-18.6%)
2016	43	#2801	-12 (-21.8%)
2015	55	#2367	-6 (-9.8%)
2014	61	#2212	+6 (10.9%)
2013	55	#2310	-1 (-1.8%)
2012	56	#2305	+7 (14.3%)
2011	49	#2518	+5 (11.4%)
2010	44	#2751	+7 (18.9%)
2009	37	#3124	+4 (12.1%)
2008	33	#3364	+3 (10.0%)
2007	30	#3532	-9 (-23.1%)
2006	39	#2892	+17 (77.3%)
2005	22	#4098	-2 (-8.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eligh a boy's or girl's name?

Eligh is primarily a boy's name.

When was Eligh most popular?

Eligh reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 61 births that year. It is currently ranked #8485 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Eligh?

Eligh is currently ranked #8485 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,012 babies since 1906.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1906–2024