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UK girl's name

Elleah

A feminine name of English origin, a variant spelling of Ella.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Elleah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elleah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.

This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2007 to 2019. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Elleah. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Elleah ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Elleah.
  • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elleah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4686

2019

Births in 2019

4

Latest year

Peak year

2013

5 births

Estimated living

16

2026

Meaning

What does Elleah mean?

The name Elleah is a relatively modern name, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is a variant of the more common name Ella, which has its roots in the Germanic languages. Ella is derived from the Old German word "alia," meaning "other" or "foreign."

Elleah is thought to be a combination of Ella and the Hebrew name Leah, which means "weary" or "tired." This blend of Germanic and Hebrew origins gives the name Elleah a unique and multicultural feel.

While there are no known historical references to the name Elleah in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Ella has been recorded throughout history. One notable example is Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919), an American author and poet who was highly popular in her time.

The first recorded use of the name Elleah is relatively recent. One of the earliest known individuals with this name is Elleah Marie Burt, an American actress born in 1988. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the science fiction series "The Next Step."

Another individual with the name Elleah is Elleah Tanti, a Maltese singer and songwriter born in 1993. She gained recognition for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014, representing Malta.

Elleah Navasero is a Filipino actress and model born in 1989. She has appeared in several television shows and movies in the Philippines, showcasing her talent and versatility.

Elleah Orr is a Canadian singer and songwriter born in 1993. She has released several successful singles and albums, showcasing her skills as a musician and performer.

Elleah Holder is a British model and social media influencer born in 1998. She has gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram, where she shares her fashion and lifestyle content.

While the name Elleah is relatively new and modern, it has already gained popularity in various parts of the world, with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures embracing its unique blend of origins and meanings.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Elleah over time

The chart below shows babies named Elleah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Elleah, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Elleah
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Decades

Elleah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elleah 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
2010s #4368 9 2
2000s #4863 7 2

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FAQ

Elleah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Elleah in the UK right now?

In 2019, Elleah was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Elleah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Elleah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Elleah?

A feminine name of English origin, a variant spelling of Ella.

How many people are called Elleah in the UK?

A total of 16 babies have been registered as Elleah across the 4 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.