Declining since 2010, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Elye since 2000
Babies named Elye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Elye is a modern variant of the classic name Elijah, which has deep biblical roots. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2000 and reached its peak popularity in 2011. Since 2010, its usage has been declining, reflecting broader trends away from some traditional biblical names in favor of shorter, streamlined spellings. Elye remains a relatively rare choice, with about 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name in the most recent year. Its simple, phonetic spelling appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name.
Elye is a modern respelling or variant of the Hebrew name Elijah, which derives from the Hebrew elements 'El' (God) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh). The name Elijah appears in the Hebrew Bible as a prophet. Elye has seen some use in the United States since the early 2000s as a streamlined spelling.
“Elye” around the world
Where Elye 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
Sibling names for Elye
Names that share Elye's style, for a brother or sister.
