Ellia

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Pronounced EHL-lya /ˈɛl.ljə/Medium

Meaning: Modern elaboration of Ella (Germanic element 'ali/alia') or a feminine form of Elia/Elijah, Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh'. Often chosen for its sound rather than one fixed origin.Low

In 30 seconds: Ellia is an English girl's name chosen largely for its sound, with more than one possible origin.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningModern elaboration of Ella (Germanic element 'ali/alia') or a feminine form of Elia/Elijah, Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh'. Often chosen for its sound rather than one fixed origin.

U.S. rank (2025)#2445 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births73 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,772

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

Ellia can be read as a modern elaboration of Ella, from the Germanic element 'ali/alia', or as a feminine form of Elia and Elijah, Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh'. Because it sits between these sources, it has no single fixed origin and is often picked simply for how it sounds.

The soft double-L and open -ia ending give Ellia a gentle, lyrical quality close to the familiar Ella.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ellia 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 - Ellia — 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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Ella— The name Ellia elaborates on, sharing its Germanic element.

Elia— Source form of Ellia carrying the 'my God is Yahweh' sense.

Eliana— Shares Ellia's Hebrew El- root and flowing -ia ending.

Aaliyah— Echoes Ellia's soft, vowel-rich sound and -ia close.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellia mean?

Ellia is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Ellia?

It's commonly said EHL-lya /ˈɛl.ljə/.

Is Ellia a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ellia?

In 2024, Ellia ranked #2028 in the U.S. for girls, with 96 births recorded.