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Elaia

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Pronounced EHL-aya /ˈɛl.eɪæ/Medium

Meaning: swallow (bird)Medium

In 30 seconds: Elaia is a Basque name meaning 'swallow', the bird.
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Origin MediumBasque
Meaningswallow (bird)
U.S. rank (2024)#2692 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births64 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 251

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Elaia comes from Basque, where it names the swallow, the swift migratory bird. It belongs to the tradition of Basque nature names rooted in the region's own language. The bird imagery lends it a light, free quality.

The name's run of soft vowels gives it a gentle, flowing sound distinctive to Basque. As a nature name, it joins other Basque choices drawn from the natural world.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Elaia is 'swallow (bird)', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Elaia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Elaia — meaning/etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elaia mean?

Elaia is usually explained as meaning 'swallow (bird)' and is most often linked with Basque tradition.

How do you pronounce Elaia?

It's commonly said EHL-aya /ˈɛl.eɪæ/.

Is Elaia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Elaia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Elaia?

In 2024, Elaia ranked #2692 in the U.S. for girls, with 64 births recorded.