The nameElya
Elya is a short modern name, close to Elia and Ella.
- Girl's name
- Modern
Meaning
Elya is usually read as a variant of Elia, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is the Lord", or of Ella.
Origin
Modern.
History
Elya is a recent and still rare name in English speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Elya
Elya in the United States
Elya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 235 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Elya. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Elya in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 30 births a year.
Elya in France
Elya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,755 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Elya. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Elya in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 635 births a year on average, against 499 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Elya
Names from the same generation as Elya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elya mean?
Elya is usually read as a variant of Elia, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is the Lord", or of Ella.
What is the origin of the name Elya?
Modern.
Is Elya a girl's or a boy's name?
Elya is a girl's name. In the United States, 39% of the babies named Elya are girls.
How popular is the name Elya?
In 2024, Elya was the 6713th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 13 births.
What are the variants of the name Elya?
Variants and related names of Elya include Elia.
What are good sibling names for Elya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lya, Lyana, Aurielle and Ellia for a sister, Abdias, Rainier, Mikko and Habib for a brother.