Rising since 2004, #2,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Elaya since 2004
Babies named Elaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 190 |
| 2020s | 291 |
Meaning & origin
Elaya is a modern American name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2004. Since then it has steadily climbed, reaching its peak rank of 2,099 in 2025, a reflection of the ongoing trend for soft, vowel-ending names with a melodic three-syllable rhythm. Among the top states for the name are Washington, Florida, and New York. Despite its recent appearance, the name has no widely agreed-upon meaning; it is best understood as a creative formation, possibly drawing on elements from popular names like Eliana and Ayla. Its rising trajectory shows no sign of slowing, making it a contemporary choice that feels both fresh and familiar.
Elaya first appeared as a given name in the United States in 2004. It closely resembles Elayna (a variant of Elena) and the Hebrew name Eliana ('God has answered'), but may also be influenced by the nature name Ayla ('oak tree') or simply a fashionable blend of the popular El- prefix with the soft -aya ending. No single root is universally accepted; it is best classified as a modern coinage.
Where Elaya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elaya” around the world
Where Elaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ela, Laya, Ellie
Sibling names for Elaya
Names that share Elaya's style, for a brother or sister.
