Elliw is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elliw in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
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About the Name Elliw
Elliw has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2374 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1170 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Elliw is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elliw in their class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elliw
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Elliw per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elliw in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elliw is declining: down 301 places since 2019, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #1,170 in 2001.
Elliw is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Elliw does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Elliws in the wild.
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UK babies named Elliw (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2374 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elliw
Almost certainly the only Elliw in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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