Elion

♂ Boy

Pronounced EHL-yon /ˈɛl.joʊn/Medium

Meaning: Modern Albanian blend name, often associated with wind/air (cf. Erion) and with the sense of elevated or ascending.Low

In 30 seconds: Elion is a modern Albanian name, with the disputed meaning often tied to wind or air and a sense of being elevated.

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Origin MediumAlbanian

MeaningModern Albanian blend name, often associated with wind/air (cf. Erion) and with the sense of elevated or ascending.

U.S. rank (2025)#2492 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 286

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

Elion is a recent Albanian blend name, and its meaning is not settled. It is frequently linked with the idea of wind or air, much like the related Albanian name Erion, and also with a sense of rising or elevation. Because it is a newer coinage, these readings are associations rather than a fixed, documented etymology.

The flowing E-to-on shape gives it a light, airy sound that fits the wind associations people attach to it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Elion is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Elion — 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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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elion mean?

Elion is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Albanian tradition.

How do you pronounce Elion?

It's commonly said EHL-yon /ˈɛl.joʊn/.

Is Elion a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Elion?

In 2024, Elion ranked #2114 in the U.S. for boys, with 70 births recorded.