Elya
Gender-neutral name · Hebrew · Native American
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,794 in 2019
24 babies were named Elya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 291 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1983–2025
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Elya, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElya first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #3,794.
- Then vs nowElya is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 70,922.
- TrendElya has climbed 291 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedElya is most popular in New York, where it ranks #745. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlElya is given to both boys and girls: 69% of the 35 babies named Elya in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Elya
Elya is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew and Native American origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-lya”. US birth records list Elya for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 32 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #3,794 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies. Of the 35 US babies named Elya in 2025, 31% were girls and 69% were boys.
Origin:Hebrew namesNative American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.3 | 189,702 girls |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 806,452 girls |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 740,741 girls |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 239,808 girls |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,889 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.9 | 514,286 boys |
| 2000s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 115,075 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 89,286 boys |
Other spellings of Elya
More Hebrew names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
Questions about the name Elya
What is the origin of the name Elya?
Elya has Hebrew, Native American roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Mia.
Is Elya a boy or girl name?
Both. Elya is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 31% of US babies named Elya were girls.
How popular is the name Elya?
Elya ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#3,794).