Elia
Every Elia since 1884 — 10,159 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elia
Elia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #970 in 2025 with 263 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 10,159 American babies have been named Elia — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 343 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 Elia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 263 | #970 | 41 | #3,008 |
| 2024 | 321 | #841 | 22 | #4,600 |
| 2023 | 308 | #873 | 32 | #3,585 |
| 2022 | 294 | #919 | 35 | #3,356 |
| 2021 | 307 | #885 | 28 | #3,842 |
| 2020 | 222 | #1,101 | 28 | #3,749 |
| 2019 | 235 | #1,073 | 19 | #5,013 |
| 2018 | 216 | #1,133 | 24 | #4,265 |
| 2017 | 233 | #1,089 | 23 | #4,363 |
| 2016 | 195 | #1,252 | 20 | #4,832 |
| 2015 | 200 | #1,234 | 18 | #5,118 |
| 2014 | 177 | #1,334 | 23 | #4,299 |
| 2013 | 154 | #1,451 | 16 | #5,461 |
| 2012 | 138 | #1,577 | 16 | #5,550 |
| 2011 | 181 | #1,303 | 17 | #5,267 |
| 2010 | 147 | #1,522 | 12 | #6,796 |
| 2009 | 160 | #1,455 | 11 | #7,351 |
| 2008 | 135 | #1,658 | 15 | #5,850 |
| 2007 | 176 | #1,377 | 17 | #5,266 |
| 2006 | 96 | #2,053 | 19 | #4,738 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1,821 | 13 | #5,969 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1,858 | 16 | #5,075 |
| 2003 | 112 | #1,702 | 16 | #4,880 |
| 2002 | 84 | #2,052 | 17 | #4,561 |
| 2001 | 81 | #2,067 | 20 | #4,012 |
| 2000 | 73 | #2,179 | 13 | #5,375 |
| 1995 | 74 | #1,889 | 11 | #5,243 |
| 1990 | 93 | #1,607 | 16 | #3,656 |
| 1985 | 57 | #1,933 | 12 | #3,656 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,919 | 14 | #3,147 |
| 1975 | 69 | #1,487 | 11 | #3,301 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,885 | 8 | #3,611 |
| 1965 | 40 | #1,808 | — | — |
| 1960 | 51 | #1,567 | 5 | #4,196 |
| 1955 | 72 | #1,175 | 6 | #3,619 |
| 1950 | 63 | #1,166 | — | — |
| 1945 | 43 | #1,217 | 6 | #3,099 |
| 1940 | 30 | #1,380 | — | — |
| 1935 | 44 | #1,042 | 6 | #3,365 |
| 1930 | 40 | #1,181 | 8 | #3,103 |
| 1925 | 41 | #1,213 | 5 | #4,393 |
| 1920 | 35 | #1,319 | 10 | #2,826 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,348 | 5 | #3,996 |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,231 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,764 | — | — |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,253 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,221 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,252 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Elia
- Elia Kazan Film director · 1909–2003
- Elia Dalla Costa Religious figure · 1872–1961
- Elia Levita Writer · 1469–1549
- Elia Abu Madi Writer · 1890–1957
- Elia Millosevich Astronomer · 1848–1919
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elia in 2025?
Elia ranked #970 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 263 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elia?
10,159 babies have been named Elia in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elia most popular?
Elia peaked in 2024, when 343 newborns received the name.
Is Elia a boy or girl name?
Elia is used for both: about 89% of babies named Elia have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Elia rising or falling?
Elia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elia?
Well-known people named Elia include Elia Kazan (film director), Elia Dalla Costa (religious figure), Elia Levita (writer).