The baby name Eleah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LEE-ə (ə-LEE-uh),eh-LAY-ə (ə-LAY-uh).
Eleah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Eleah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LEE-ə (ə-LEE-uh),eh-LAY-ə (ə-LAY-uh).
Eleah is Hebrew in Origin.
Eleah is a modern English given name, rare in earlier records, likely formed by blending Ella and Leah or by respelling Elia/Eliah. As a Leah-influenced form, it ties to the Hebrew Le’ah, traditionally glossed as “weary,” though some scholars propose an Akkadian root meaning “cow.” When linked to Elia/Eliah, it ultimately reaches Hebrew Eliyahu, “my God is Yahweh”; in Francophone and Hellenic settings it can also echo Eléa/Elea, related to Greek elaia, “olive.”
Usage surfaces sporadically in the late 20th century and sees modest growth in the 2000s in English-speaking countries, chosen for its soft cadence and the nickname Ellie. Variants and cognates include Elea/Eléa, Elia, Eliah (unisex), Elya, Lia, and Leia; related names are Ella and Leah. The name’s layered associations let parents emphasize devotion (Elijah), peace or fruitfulness (olive), or a minimalist, contemporary elegance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #109 | 18 | 453 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #133 | 3 | 1,786 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2020 | #179 | 2 | 1,663 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| France | Girls | 2016 | #406 | 3 | 3,228 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #902 | 15 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Eleah is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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