Rising since 1993, #2,438 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellia since 1921
Babies named Ellia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 354 |
| 2010s | 818 |
| 2020s | 545 |
Meaning & origin
Ellia is a modern feminine name that has been gently rising in popularity since the mid-1990s. First recorded in 1921, it saw minimal use for decades before re-emerging in 1993 and climbing to its peak year in 2017. As of 2025, it ranks #2438, with an incidence of about 1 in 22,017 births. The name is most popular in California and Texas, reflecting broader regional trends for stylish, vowel-heavy names. Ellia's growth aligns with the popularity of similar-sounding names like Ella and Mia, making it a contemporary choice that feels familiar yet distinct.
Ellia is a modern coinage, likely formed as a variant of the name Ella with the feminine suffix -ia. Ella itself may derive from the Germanic element 'alja' meaning 'other' or from the Norman French name 'Alia'. Ellia emerged in the early 20th century but has seen increased usage since the 1990s, particularly in the United States.
Where Ellia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ellia” around the world
Where Ellia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Elli, Lia
Sibling names for Ellia
Names that share Ellia's style, for a brother or sister.
