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The baby name Elanah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LAH-nah (ɛˈlɑːnə),ee-LAH-nah (iˈlɑːnə),uh-LAH-nuh (əˈlɑːnə).

Elanah is Hebrew, Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew, Irish
Pronunciation: eh-LAH-nah (ɛˈlɑːnə),ee-LAH-nah (iˈlɑːnə),uh-LAH-nuh (əˈlɑːnə)

What is the meaning of the name Elanah ?

The baby name Elanah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LAH-nah (ɛˈlɑːnə),ee-LAH-nah (iˈlɑːnə),uh-LAH-nuh (əˈlɑːnə).

Elanah is Hebrew, Irish in Origin.

Elanah is a modern feminine given name most plausibly linked to the Hebrew Elana/Ilana, from ‘ilan’ meaning “tree,” often associated with strength, rootedness, and growth. The -h ending reflects contemporary English spellings that echo biblical forms. The name is also shaped by its proximity to Eliana (Hebrew, “my God has answered”) and to Alana/Alannah (Irish, an endearment from a leanbh, “darling child”), influences that contribute to its soft, lilting sound in English.

Usage appears mainly in late 20th- and early 21st‑century records in North America and other English‑speaking regions, where creative variants flourish. Related forms and spellings include Elana, Ilana, Elanna, Alana, Alannah, and Eliana; short forms include Ellie, Ela, Lana, and Lani. While sometimes conflated with Elena/Helen (“light”), Elanah is better read through the Hebrew tree imagery. Overall semantic cluster: “tree; steadfast, flourishing,” with optional devotional resonance via Eliana.

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Elanah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
United States Girls 2021 #916 5 8,741
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928

Elanah is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
IL
JO
PS
SA

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Elanah is predominantly a girl's name.
Elanah is a 3 syllable name, pronounced eh-LAH-nah (ɛˈlɑːnə),ee-LAH-nah (iˈlɑːnə),uh-LAH-nuh (əˈlɑːnə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Elana, Elaina, Eliana, Ilana, Alana and Alannah.
Across languages, Elanah has these equivalents: Ilana (Hebrew, 'tree'), Eliana / Elianna (Hebrew/Latin, 'God has answered'), Alana / Alannah (Irish, 'child/darling').
Somewhat — Elanah ranked #916 in United States in 2021, placing it just outside the most common names.
Elanah's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #917 in 2011 to #916 in 2021 in United States.