Rising since 2008, #1,241 for girls today.
Popularity of Eliette since 2005
Babies named Eliette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s | 859 |
Meaning & origin
Eliette, a French diminutive of Élie, entered the U.S. popularity charts relatively recently, first recorded in 2005. Its trajectory has been steadily climbing, particularly since 2008, and it reached its peak rank of 1241 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 8880 baby girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Arizona, New Jersey, and Maryland, reflecting a concentration in states with diverse cultural influences. As a feminine form of Elijah, Eliette carries a strong biblical heritage while offering a distinctly French elegance, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both familiar and uncommon.
Eliette is a French feminine diminutive of Élie, the French form of Elijah, which derives from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'My God is Yahweh.' The name emerged in France as a pet form and has been used since the Middle Ages, though it remains relatively uncommon. In modern times, it has seen some revival in French-speaking regions and occasionally in English-speaking countries.
Where Eliette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eliette” around the world
Where Eliette lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Liette, Elle
Variants: Ellette, Éliette
Sibling names for Eliette
Names that share Eliette's style, for a brother or sister.
