Elia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elia is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elia?
Elia is spelled E-L-I-A. The name has 4 letters.
Elia at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Elia may mean “Jehovah is God” or “my God is Yahweh” and is related to the Hebrew name Elijah.
- Origin
- Elia is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Elijah and has been used in various cultures with biblical connections.
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEE-uh · 3 syllables
Elia Popularity in 2025
Rank#970
Recorded Births263
Rank#2,991
Recorded Births41
- Girls usage fell 129 places to #970 and recorded 58 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1,580 places to #2,991 and recorded 19 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Elia Mean?
Elia may mean “Jehovah is God” or “my God is Yahweh” and is related to the Hebrew name Elijah.
Origin: Elia is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Elijah and has been used in various cultures with biblical connections.
How Do You Pronounce Elia?
Pronunciationeh-LEE-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elia?
- History
- Elia appears as a name in historical and religious texts related to Elijah, a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. Usage spans several centuries and cultures.
Elia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 263 | #970 |
| 2025 | Boys | 41 | #2,991 |
| 2024 | Girls | 321 | #841 |
| 2024 | Boys | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2023 | Girls | 308 | #871 |
| 2023 | Boys | 32 | #3,566 |
| 2022 | Girls | 294 | #919 |
| 2022 | Boys | 35 | #3,344 |
| 2021 | Girls | 307 | #884 |
| 2021 | Boys | 28 | #3,814 |
| 2020 | Girls | 222 | #1,099 |
| 2020 | Boys | 28 | #3,734 |
| 2019 | Girls | 235 | #1,073 |
| 2019 | Boys | 19 | #4,951 |
| 2018 | Girls | 216 | #1,130 |
| 2018 | Boys | 24 | #4,226 |
| 2017 | Girls | 233 | #1,087 |
| 2017 | Boys | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2016 | Girls | 195 | #1,252 |
| 2016 | Boys | 20 | #4,776 |
| 2015 | Girls | 200 | #1,234 |
| 2015 | Boys | 18 | #5,058 |
| 2014 | Girls | 177 | #1,333 |
| 2014 | Boys | 23 | #4,263 |
When Was Elia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
321 recorded births
National rank #841
2023 · Girls
308 recorded births
National rank #871
2021 · Girls
307 recorded births
National rank #884
2022 · Girls
294 recorded births
National rank #919
Where Elia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #556 | 58 |
| KS | #578 | 5 |
| WA | #617 | 10 |
| AZ | #632 | 10 |
| TX | #762 | 39 |
| IN | #815 | 7 |
| FL | #825 | 19 |
| IL | #852 | 10 |