Girl · #5,396 in 2026

Elaf

Name: Popularity of the name Elaf in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elaf, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,396

Peak Rank

#5,283 (2024)

Total Babies

215

5-Yr Trend

+65%

2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5283

Peak Rank

215

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elaf

Elaf first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2009, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 24 Elafs were born — ranking #5,283 that year. As of 2026, Elaf ranks #5,396 for baby girls with 23 births, rising sharply (+65% over the past five years). In total, more than 215 Elafs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Elaf

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elaf is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aloof
Alife
Alif
Aleph
Alef
Oluf
Iliff
Elliff
Ulf
Ulla
Ilife
Ullah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elaf

What does the name Elaf mean?

Elaf is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elaf in 2026?

In 2026, Elaf ranks #5,396 among girls' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Elaf most popular?

Elaf reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,283 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Elaf most popular?

Elaf has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elaf.

Is Elaf a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elaf is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Elaf?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elaf include Kalaia, Mayzee, Azaiah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elaf

Elaf is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 215 births in the dataset. Elaf's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,283. Use the chart and map above to compare Elaf's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.