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Ellar

Derived from the Yiddish word for sweet, symbolizing a person of gentle character and kind heart; a child who radiates warmth and brings a sense of joyful harmony to everyone they meet.

Key Stats

Total births511
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1927
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1927
Most recent1934
Syllables2
OriginYiddish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter

Top States

NC — 50%KY — 50%MT — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Zisha Landau (Renowned Yiddish Poet and Writer) · Zishe Breitbart (Famous Strongman and Folklore Hero) · Zisha Wohl (Prominent Klezmer Violinist) · Zishe Grodner (Celebrated Yiddish Stage Actor) · Zishe Meyer (Innovative Documentary Filmmaker)

Nicknames & Diminutives

ZishZishiZis

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