Elia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced eh-LEE-uh · 3 syllables
Elia means “Yahweh is my god”, from Germanic.
German: A given name, a much less common variant of Elias
- Meaning
- Yahweh is my god
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #970
- US babies a year
- about 330 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Elia?
Elia was the #970 name in the US in 2025, given to 304 babies. It’s rising: up 76% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #970 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| France | #166 |
| Canada | #541 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Elia?
Half of US adults named Elia are older than 41; most are between 19 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Elia
What does the name Elia mean?
Elia means “Yahweh is my god”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Elia?
Elia is pronounced eh-LEE-uh.
How popular is the name Elia?
Elia was the #970 name in the US in 2025, given to 304 babies. It’s rising: up 76% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Elia?
Half of US adults named Elia are older than 41. Most are between 19 and 79.