Elimelech

Elimelech - A very unique male name

Elimelech appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #1629. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elimelech and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elimelech? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elimelech. The baby boy name Elimelech was given to 26 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2216 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 56,396 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elimelech peaked in popularity 51 years ago in 1975 on position 1629.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Elimelech, 1-5?

Elimelech is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elimelech is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #589 - and is the least popular in New York at position #589.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elimelech is where you live.

---

Comment and discuss

---

Elimelech origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical)

From Hebrew Eli ('my God') + melekh ('king'): 'my God is king'

Elimelech is the husband of Naomi in the biblical Book of Ruth. In the US it is used almost entirely in Orthodox Jewish families, which is why it appears steadily in small numbers, peaking in 2013.

Attested etymology

Elimelech is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Elimelech, pop culture references for the name Elimelech and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elimelech

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elimelech, sorted by popularity.

---

Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Elimelech

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elimelech a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elimelech?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

---

Pronunciation

eh-lee-MEL-ek · /ɛliˈmɛlɛk/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Elimelech — Husband of Naomi in the biblical Book of Ruth (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Elimelech is chosen for its direct biblical lineage and its meaning, not for fashion. It is a formal, traditional name within Jewish communities.

Worth knowing

• Unfamiliar to most Americans — expect mispronunciation outside Jewish communities