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1900

First Year

2011

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#2020

Peak Rank

348

Total Count

45

Years Active

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## The Story of Eligha

Eligha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1900, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 16 Elighas were born — ranking #2,020 that year. As of 2026, Eligha ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 348 Elighas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Eligha

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

* [Elijah](/elijah)
* [Elija](/elija)
* [Elika](/elika)
* [Elica](/elica)
* [Alija](/alija)
* [Ilija](/ilija)
* Elegia
* [Elia](/elia)
* [Alaya](/alaya)
* [Aliah](/aliah)
* [Elka](/elka)
* [Eliah](/eliah)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Eligha

What does the name Eligha mean?

Eligha is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eligha in 2026?

In 2026, Eligha ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Eligha most popular?

Eligha reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,020 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Eligha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eligha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eligha include Eula, Burdett, Elward. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦EulaPeak #2020](/eula)[👦BurdettPeak #2020](/burdett)[👦ElwardPeak #2020](/elward)[👦FreemonPeak #2020](/freemon)[👦YatesPeak #2020](/yates)[👦LomanPeak #2020](/loman)[👦OmidPeak #2020](/omid)[👦AmaziahPeak #2020](/amaziah)

## About the name Eligha 

Eligha is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 348 births in the dataset. Eligha's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,020\. Use the chart and map above to compare Eligha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1923 → ](/year/1923)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "E" → ](/letter/e)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.