NAME PROFILE
Eligah
Derived from the English word tawny, meaning golden-brown or tan. This name suggests a warm, radiant personality with a natural, earthy charm and a bright, sun-kissed spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,740 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1956 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MS — 36%SC — 27%LA — 16%AL — 12%GA — 9%
Notable People
Tawna Gelineau (Author of The Unintended Guest) · Tawna Eubanks (Professional Fitness Athlete) · Tawna Fenske (Romantic Comedy Novelist) · Tawna Bandicoot (Action Hero in the Crash Bandicoot video game series) · Tawna Sabo (Film Producer of various independent cinema projects)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Tawnie
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