Helia

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Pronounced HEE-lee-ah /ˈhi.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Helios — from Greek helios, 'the sun' (the sun god); 'of the sun'Medium

In 30 seconds: The sun: Helia is the feminine of Helios — 'of the sun'. Lyrical, radiant, and warm (said 'HEE-lee-ah').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA feminine of Helios — from Greek helios, 'the sun' (the sun god); 'of the sun'

U.S. rank (2024)#6461 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 194

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

Helia is a feminine of Helios — from Greek helios, 'the sun' (the sun god who drove his chariot across the sky). It is also used as a Persian name. A lyrical, radiant name (said 'HEE-lee-ah'; nickname Lia).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Persian families. Rare, the-sun at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Helios is the Greek sun god, from helios, 'the sun' — Helia is its lyrical feminine, 'of the sun', radiant and warm (also a Persian name; said 'HEE-lee-ah').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Helia — Greek etymology

Variations

HelianaHelya

Nicknames

Lia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Helia mean?

Helia is a feminine of Helios — Greek 'the sun'.

How do you pronounce Helia?

It's said HEE-lee-ah /ˈhi.li.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Helia a boy or girl name?

Helia is a girl's name.

How popular is Helia?

Helia is a rare name in the U.S.