The nameElyah
Elyah 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 since the 2010s, also given to some boys.
Popularity of the name Elyah
Elyah in France
1042ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (60 births)
670babies named Elyah in France since 1900
Elyah was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 340 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Elyah. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Elyah in France were born before 2018, 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 49 births a year.
Elyah in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elyah mean?
It is linked to Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, "my God is Yahweh", or to Elia.
What is the origin of the name Elyah?
Hebrew.
Is Elyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Elyah is a girl's name.