Elea
Every Elea since 1983 — 390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elea
Elea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,910 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 390 American babies have been named Elea. Its peak came in 2023, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,910 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,137 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,610 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,314 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,805 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,314 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,125 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,306 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,497 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,042 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,094 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,119 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,869 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,545 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,532 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,636 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,909 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,982 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,335 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,692 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,042 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,937 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,799 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,433 |
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| 2000 | 10 | #9,368 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elea in 2025?
Elea ranked #4,910 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elea?
390 babies have been named Elea in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elea most popular?
Elea peaked in 2023, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Elea a boy or girl name?
Elea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elea rising or falling?
Elea is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.