NAME PROFILE
Elah
Derived from the Old Norse name Eirikr, meaning 'sole ruler' or 'ever-powerful'. This name carries an aura of ancient wisdom and suggests a personality that is both courageous and deeply dependable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 390 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2007 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 60%FL — 30%TX — 10%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Eirik the Red (Explorer and founder of the first settlement in Greenland) · Eirik Glambek Bøe (Musician known for the duo Kings of Convenience) · Eirik Verås Larsen (Olympic gold medalist in sprint canoeing) · Eirik Bakke (Professional footballer who played in the Premier League) · Eirik Newth (Astrophysicist and science communicator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RickyEir
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