Rising since 1995, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Eliya since 1993
Babies named Eliya per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eliya's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 | 0 |
| 2000s | 227 | 31 |
| 2010s | 330 | 90 |
| 2020s | 222 | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Eliya is a modern unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. It may draw from Hebrew (Eliyahu/Elijah) or Arabic (Ali), reflecting a cross-cultural appeal. Its trajectory shows steady growth, rising since 1995, with a peak rank of 3975 in 2025. The name is especially popular in California (top state). The 1-in-44,646 rate indicates it remains rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. Its -iya ending aligns with trendy names like Aaliyah and Mia, contributing to its gentle upward trend.
Eliya is a variant of the Hebrew name Eliyahu (Elijah), meaning 'my God is Yahweh,' often interpreted as 'God is my salvation.' In Arabic, the name is related to Ali, meaning 'exalted' or 'noble.' The name gained prominence in the U.S. as a modern unisex choice, possibly influenced by fashionable -iya endings.
Where Eliya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eliya” around the world
Where Eliya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lee, Yaya
Sibling names for Eliya
Names that share Eliya's style, for a brother or sister.
