Elia

Elia is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 342 babies in the United States.

Elia at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elia

Elia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elia first appears in Social Security records in 1884 and has been given to 9,853 babies since 1880, including 342 in 2024.

Elia in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Babies named Elia in 2024
342
Total since 1880
9,853

Elia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Elia in 2025
57
Total since 1996
868

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elia mean?

The meaning of Elia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elia a boy or girl name?

Elia is a unisex name. In 2024, 342 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elia?

Elia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elia?

Elia is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1884 and has been given to 9,853 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].