Eliya

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-LEE-ah /ɛˈli.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Form of Eliyah/Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'Medium

In 30 seconds: My God is the Lord: Eliya is a soft form of Eliyah/Elijah — a devout, scriptural name. Gentle, bright, and meaningful (used for both sexes).

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningForm of Eliyah/Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'

U.S. rank (2025)#4003 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 835

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

Eliya is a form of Eliyah/Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' (the great prophet). A devout, melodic name used across Jewish, Christian, and other communities, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, my-God-is-Yahweh at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Eliya comes from Eliyahu — 'my God is Yahweh', the prophet Elijah's name; the soft form serves as a graceful name across cultures.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Eliya — etymology

Variations

EliyahEliaEliyah

Nicknames

EliLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliya mean?

Eliya is a form of Elijah — Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Eliya?

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

Is Eliya a boy or girl name?

Eliya is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Eliya?

Eliya is a rare name in the U.S.