UK girl's name
Eilah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the highest" or "lofty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eilah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eilah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 8 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2009 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 47 living people in the UK are called Eilah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eilah ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 8 girls were registered as Eilah.
- • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eilah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3970
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
8 births
Estimated living
47
2026
Meaning
What does Eilah mean?
The name Eilah is a Hebrew name with a rich history and cultural significance. It is derived from the Hebrew word "El," which means "God," and is often associated with the divine and sacred.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Eilah can be found in the Bible. In the Book of Judges, Eilah is mentioned as a Judge of Israel who ruled for ten years after the death of Ibzan.
In the Middle Ages, the name Eilah was popular among Jewish communities throughout Europe. One notable figure was Eilah ben Samuel, a prominent rabbi and scholar who lived in the 11th century in Mesopotamia.
During the Renaissance period, the name Eilah gained popularity among Christian communities as well. Eilah Delmedigo, an Italian philosopher and mathematician, was born in 1454 and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
In the 17th century, Eilah Wilkinson, an English Quaker leader, played a crucial role in the establishment of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers.
Another notable figure with the name Eilah was Eilah Hirschfeld, a German-born American architect and urban planner who lived from 1867 to 1937. He was known for his innovative designs and contributions to the development of modern urban planning.
Throughout history, the name Eilah has been associated with various meanings and interpretations. In addition to its connection to the divine, it has also been linked to concepts of strength, resilience, and wisdom.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eilah over time
The chart below shows babies named Eilah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eilah, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eilah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eilah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3453 | 19 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4720 | 25 | 6 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Eilah
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eilah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eilah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Eilah was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Eilah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 8 babies registered as Eilah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eilah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the highest" or "lofty".
How many people are called Eilah in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Eilah across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.