Eligh
Gender: Boy
Meaning: My God; ascent; high
Origin: Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias
Popularity: Ranked #11048 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Eli. Shares the meaning 'My God; ascent; high.'
Similar names: elleigh, eli, eliah, elli, ellia, eligio, erling, elai
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Eligh? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Eligh, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eligh
What does the name Eligh mean?
Eligh means “My God; ascent; high” from Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias roots.
What is the origin of the name Eligh?
Eligh has Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias origin. The traditional meaning is “My God; ascent; high”.
How popular is Eligh?
Eligh ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Eligh most popular?
Eligh peaked in 2014 with 61 babies registered that year.
Is Eligh a boy or girl name?
Eligh is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Elighs in registered births are male.
Is the name Eligh rising or falling in popularity?
Eligh has fallen 7158 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3537 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Eligh been recorded?
Eligh appears in birth records across 58 years — from 1906 through 2025.