Eliya
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Eliya
Eliya may be thought of as a female variation on the popular Biblical boys' name Elijah or a spelling variation of the popular girls' name Aliyah. It may not rank among the US Top 1000 and it may cause some spelling and pronunciation confusion, but it does have genuine roots as a name.
Eliya for boys#5266 US
Eliya is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, representing a variation of Elijah (Hebrew: Eliyahu), meaning 'my God is Yahweh' or 'Jehovah is God'. The name appears in various forms across multiple cultures, including Russian, Hebrew, and Finnish traditions. Eliya carries the spiritual significance of its biblical roots while offering a softer sound than the more common Elijah. Though not widely used in Western countries, the name has seen modest usage in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. Its multicultural nature makes it appealing to parents seeking a name with religious significance and international versatility.
Pronounced uh-LEE-yuh.
As of October 2026, Eliya ranked #4003 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3542 in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,719 | 41 | 23 |
| 2016 | #4,764 | 29 | 16.4 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,382 | 32 | 18.8 |
| 2019 | #4,683 | 29 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | #4,377 | 31 | 19.2 |
| 2021 | #3,564 | 43 | 26.2 |
| 2022 | #3,551 | 44 | 26.8 |
| 2023 | #4,213 | 34 | 21.2 |
| 2024 | #4,297 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2025 | #4,003 | 36 | 22.4 |
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