How Many People Are Named Elea?

Complete statistics for the name Elea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Elea
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Elea is a rare, feminine name with ancient roots, but it's gaining traction today. Only 360 people named Elea live in the US, making up just 1 in 916,435 Americans. The name peaked in 2023 with 43 births, showing its rising popularity among younger generations.

~360
Living in US
1 in 916,435
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ancient Greek for 'light'
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Inspiring Intelligent Compassionate
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,563
Worldwide Bearers
#195,921
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
243
🇧🇷 Brazil
209
🇵🇭 Philippines
202
🇪🇬 Egypt
108
🇲🇽 Mexico
76
🇫🇷 France
76
🇦🇷 Argentina
68
🇪🇸 Spain
64
🇮🇩 Indonesia
49
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
360 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
339
Would be under 30 (93%)
24
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 363 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
87

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Elea Through the Generations

Elea has seen a steady rise in usage over recent years, particularly since 2023 when it reached its peak with 43 births. Today, the majority of people named Elea are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern choice. With only 363 total births recorded since its inception, Elea remains a very rare name, ranking at #195,921 globally with 1,563 living bearers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 26
New York 8

⭐ Famous People Named Elea

Elea or Éléa in French, is a feminine first name. It is a diminutive of Eleanor or its variants. In French, other frequent spelling variants are Ellea, Elhéa, and Eleah.…

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✨ Similar Names to Elea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elea's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Elea

How Many People Have the Name Elea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 360 people in the United States currently share the name Elea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 916,435 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elea a Common or Rare Name?

Elea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Elea Mean?

Elea means "ancient Greek for 'light'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Elea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Elea Most Popular?

The name Elea reached peak popularity in 2023, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elea?

Approximately 360 people named Elea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 363. That works out to roughly 1 in 916,435 Americans.

Is Elea a rare name?

Elea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 916,435 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elea mean?

Elea means "ancient Greek for 'light'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Elea more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elea are male and 100% are female.

When was Elea most popular?

Elea peaked in 2023 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US360
All-Time Births363
1 in X1 in 916,435
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2023
World Rank#195,921
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.