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Elia

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-LEE-ah /ɛˈli.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Elijah/Elias — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'Medium

In 30 seconds: My God is Yahweh: Elia is the Italian Elijah — soft, melodic, and devout. A graceful prophet's name.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Italian

MeaningItalian form of Elijah/Elias — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'

U.S. rank (2025)#3008 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births41 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,074

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elia is the Italian form of Elijah/Elias — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' (the prophet of fire). A soft, melodic, devout name across Italy (Elia Kazan); used for both sexes in some cultures, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh', was the great prophet who ascended in a fiery chariot — Elia is its soft Italian form (director Elia Kazan), melodic and devout.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Elia — Italian form

Variations

ElijahEliasElias

Nicknames

Eli

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Elias— a fellow form

Elijah— the English form

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Eli— a short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elia mean?

Elia is the Italian Elijah — 'my God is Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Elia?

It's said eh-LEE-ah /ɛˈli.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elia a boy or girl name?

Elia is mainly a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Elia?

Elia is a rare name in the U.S.