Boy nameCurrently #10,156 in the USSteady

Elkanah

3 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with E

Meaning & origin

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Elkanah's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Elkanah, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Elkanah
19825
20095
20125
20135
20176
20197
20205
20227
20247

Elkanah through the decades

  • Elkanah peaked in 2024, when 7 babies were named Elkanah in the US.
  • Elkanah currently ranks #10,156 in the US and is holding steady.

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