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Elaya

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Pronounced EHL-aya /ˈɛl.eɪæ/Medium

Meaning: My God is YahwehMedium

In 30 seconds: Elaya is a Judeo-Anglo-Norman name meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
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Origin MediumJudeo-Anglo-Norman
MeaningMy God is Yahweh
U.S. rank (2024)#2972 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births55 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 428

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320042024

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

History & Origin

From the Judeo-Anglo-Norman tradition, Elaya carries the devotional meaning 'my God is Yahweh', a statement of faith folded into a name. That sense places it among names built as small declarations about God rather than around a quality or a place. It remains a rare form.

The soft El- opening and the flowing -aya ending give it a gentle, lyrical sound. No widely known bearer is recorded for this spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Elaya is 'my God is Yahweh ', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Elaya — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Elaya…

Eliana— Shares the El- opening and the same 'my God' devotional theme.
Elia— A closely related El- form tied to the name of God.
Aliya— Echoes the -aya ending and gentle vowel-led sound.
Elaina— Matches the El- start and the flowing feminine shape.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elaya mean?

Elaya is usually explained as meaning 'my God is Yahweh ' and is most often linked with Judeo-Anglo-Norman tradition.

How do you pronounce Elaya?

It's commonly said EHL-aya /ˈɛl.eɪæ/.

Is Elaya a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Elaya?

In 2024, Elaya ranked #2972 in the U.S. for girls, with 55 births recorded.