The nameEliyah
Eliyah is a name mostly given to girls in France.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It is linked to Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh", or to Elia.
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Eliyah
Eliyah in France
733rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (70 births)
625babies named Eliyah in France since 1900
Eliyah was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 370 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Eliyah. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Eliyah in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 61 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
Eliyah in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliyah mean?
It is linked to Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh", or to Elia.
What is the origin of the name Eliyah?
Hebrew.
Is Eliyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Eliyah is a girl's name.