The nameHélia

Hélia is a girl's name of Greek inspiration, rising in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

From the Greek hêlios, "sun".

Origin

Greek.

History

Found in France from the early 20th century but rare, Hélia grew in the 2000s and peaked in the late 2010s.

Popularity of the name Hélia

Hélia in France

723rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (65 births)
1,135babies named Hélia in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Hélia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 380 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Hélia. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Hélia in France were born before 2013, 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 51 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hélia mean?

From the Greek hêlios, "sun".

What is the origin of the name Hélia?

Greek.

Is Hélia a girl's or a boy's name?

Hélia is a girl's name.